Shohei Ohtani homers as Dodgers top A's in Sacramento slugfest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:51 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Dodgers defeated the Athletics 9-4 at Sutter Health Park on June 29, 2026. The game featured 17 hits and saw three lead changes in the first 3.5 innings. Ohtani's notable three-run homer highlighted the victory for the Dodgers, who are currently 55-30. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is one win away from his 1,000th career victory. The teams will continue the series with two more games ahead.
- •Dodgers record 17 hits and three lead changes early in the game.
- •Ohtani's 432-foot homer marked his 18th of the season.
- •Eric Lauer pitched six innings, stranding bases loaded once.
- •Max Muncy contributed a home run, tying the game in the fourth.
- •Teoscar Hernández returned from injury with two hits.
- 5:51 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani’s long homer helps lift Dodgers past A’s in wild slugfest
"On and on the night went, with weird bounces and unusual moments thrilling a crowd of 12,394 in MLB’s most unconventional setting.
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