Ohtani homers as Dodgers edge Twins in low-scoring game

On June 22, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Minnesota Twins 2-1 at Target Field. Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers with a home run on the second pitch of the game, and Freddie Freeman added another solo shot in the sixth. The Twins’ only run came from Byron Buxton's homer that temporarily tied the game. Despite a lack of offense, Twins' pitcher Zebby Matthews limited the damage over six innings against a strong Dodgers lineup. The Twins will need to bounce back in the next two games against left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski and Ohtani, who continue to impress this season.

• 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers 2, Twins 1: Forgot to pack the runs