Shohei Ohtani hits 299th home run in Dodgers' 11-inning win over Rockies
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Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Shohei Ohtani hit his 299th career home run during the Dodgers' 8-7 win against the Colorado Rockies on July 6th. The game, which extended into 11 innings, featured a series of dramatic moments including a ninth-inning meltdown by Tanner Scott, who allowed the Rockies to tie the game. Ohtani's home run was crucial in giving the Dodgers a lead early, and he later contributed a two-run single. The Dodgers reached a franchise milestone with their 60th win of the season, maintaining a strong division lead.
- •Ohtani hit a two-run home run in the third inning.
- •The game included an 11th-inning walk-off single by Dalton Rushing.
- •Scott's ninth-inning struggles allowed the Rockies to tie the game.
- •Dodgers have the largest lead in MLB with a 14-game advantage in NL West.
- •Eric Lauer pitched six solid innings, allowing three runs.
- 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani hits 299th career home run as Dodgers down Rockies
"Another milestone is within Shohei Ohtani’s reach.
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