Shohei Ohtani homers in return as Dodgers fall to Red Sox 9-4

Shohei Ohtani returned from knee soreness and hit a two-run homer, but the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 9-4 to the Boston Red Sox on August 1 at Dodger Stadium. Ohtani contributed with an opposite-field double earlier in the game and scored on a single by Freddie Freeman. The Dodgers’ pitching faltered, particularly in the seventh inning, where Cole Irvin allowed five runs. The team used just four pitchers, with Edgardo Henriquez starting, followed by Will Klein and Irvin. With the trade deadline approaching, the Dodgers are focused on their bullpen depth following Brock Stewart's placement on the injured list with shoulder discomfort.

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