Shohei Ohtani hits two homers in Dodgers' win over Rockies
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs and Max Muncy added a three-run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 11-5 on August 17. Blake Snell pitched six innings, allowing one run and striking out five, helping the Dodgers break a slump that had seen them lose 11 of their last 16 games. The Dodgers' performance at Coors Field marked their highest run total since early July. Ohtani went 4-for-5, extending his hitting streak at Coors to 21 games. The teams meet again on August 18, with Eric Lauer starting for the Dodgers.
- •Dodgers score 11 runs, their highest since July 2.
- •Blake Snell returns with six strong innings, striking out five.
- •Ohtani hits his 28th and 29th home runs of the season.
- •Max Muncy's three-run homer increased the lead to 5-0.
- •The Dodgers look to build on this win in the next game.
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani homers twice to help power Dodgers to victory over Rockies
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani’s 2 homers ignite a Dodgers breakout at Coors Field as Snell shines in 11-5 win over Rockies
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani Cranks Two Home Runs, Dodgers Offense Sparks in Win Over Rockies
"Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings, and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 on Monday night. Max Muncy added a three-run homer as the Dodgers found the perfect way to break out of their recent funk — playing at hitter friendly Coors Field. Snell (1-1) allowed two hits and one run in his second start since returning from elbow surgery that sidelined him for three months.
"Shohei Ohtani hits his 28th and 29th home runs of the season and Blake Snell gives up two hits over six innings in the Dodgers' 11-5 win over Colorado.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers offense breaks open against the Colorado Rockies, thanks to Shohei Ohtani.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:44 AMShohei Ohtani homers twice to help power Dodgers to victory over Rockies
Shohei Ohtani hits his 28th and 29th home runs of the season and Blake Snell gives up two hits over six innings in the Dodgers' 11-5 win over Colorado.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:38 AMOhtani’s 2 homers ignite a Dodgers breakout at Coors Field as Snell shines in 11-5 win over Rockies
Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings, and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 on Monday night. Max Muncy added a three-run homer as the Dodgers found the perfect way to break out of their recent funk — playing at hitter friendly Coors Field. Snell (1-1) allowed two hits and one run in his second start since returning from elbow surgery that sidelined him for three months.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:30 AMOhtani Cranks Two Home Runs, Dodgers Offense Sparks in Win Over Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers offense breaks open against the Colorado Rockies, thanks to Shohei Ohtani.
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