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Ohtani and Freeman homer as Dodgers edge Twins 2-1

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Ohtani and Freeman homer as Dodgers edge Twins 2-1

Summary

Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run and Freddie Freeman added another to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Monday night in Minneapolis. Eric Lauer pitched six hitless innings, while Byron Buxton's first-inning homer provided Minnesota's only run. The Dodgers had lost their previous two games, making this win significant as Freeman's home run broke a tie in the sixth inning. Next, the Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski is set to pitch against Joe Ryan of the Twins.

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By the Numbers

•Ohtani's home run was his sixth leadoff homer this season.
•Freeman hit his 13th homer, breaking a tie in the sixth.
•Lauer allowed no hits through six innings.
•Tucker and Rushing were injured during the game.
•Next, Wrobleski and Ryan will start in the series' middle game.

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2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homer for the Dodgers in their 2-1 win over the Twins

What they're saying

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Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Monday night. Eric Lauer (3-5) pitched six hitless innings for Los Angeles after opener Will Klein allowed Byron Buxton's homer in the first. Freeman’s 13th of the season helped the Dodgers win after losing back-to-back games for the first time since May 11-12.
— Yahoo Sportsby BRIAN HALL

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