Shohei Ohtani's Walk-Off Heroics Extend Dodgers' Unbeaten Streak
Source: news.source.inquirer
Shohei Ohtani hit a game-ending home run in the ninth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves. The win extended the Dodgers' season-opening streak to 8-0, making them the first defending champions to achieve this. Max Muncy's two-run double in the eighth inning tied the game, while contributions from Tommy Edman and Michael Conforto, along with rookie Jack Dreyer's first career win, supported the Dodgers' effort. The Braves, on the other hand, started the season 0-7, with their losing streak being the worst since 2016.
Key Points
Shohei Ohtani hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning to secure a 6-5 victory for the Dodgers against the Braves.
The Dodgers became the first defending champion to start a season 8-0.
Max Muncy's two-run double in the eighth inning tied the game after early errors.
Tommy Edman and Michael Conforto also homered for the Dodgers.
Rookie Jack Dreyer earned his first career win with two scoreless innings.
The Atlanta Braves started the season 0-7, their worst opening since 2016.
