Otani Shatters Single-Season Scoring Record as Dodgers Outlast Giants in High-Scoring affair
LOS ANGELES – Shohei Otani reached a historic milestone Tuesday, scoring his 135th run of the season to surpass his previous career high, as the Los Angeles Dodgers battled to a victory over the San Francisco Giants in a contest marked by offensive fireworks. The Dodgers’ win marks their second consecutive high-scoring game against their rivals.
Otani’s record-breaking run came after a strong performance at the plate, were he went 6-for-5 with one RBI. He also added two strikeouts adn a hit in the ninth inning. The Japanese superstar now boasts a season batting average of .281 and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.000. This achievement underscores Otani’s exceptional impact on the Dodgers lineup and solidifies his position as one of baseball’s most dynamic players.
On the mound, Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow delivered a season-best 6.2 innings, striking out four and walking four while allowing one earned run. Glasnow secured his third win of the season, improving his ERA to 3.06.
The Giants’ Robbie Ray struggled, conceding five runs over four innings with five strikeouts and four walks, taking his seventh loss of the season and bringing his ERA to 3.50. The Dodgers’ potent offense proved too much for Ray and the Giants’ pitching staff to contain, resulting in a hard-fought victory for Los Angeles.
