In a thrilling contest, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-11, cementing their lead in the NL West. The highlight of the night came from Shohei Ohtani, who hit a pivotal three-run homer in the ninth inning, showcasing both power and emotion rarely seen from the usually composed superstar. Ohtani's blast was a significant moment in a game that saw the lead change hands multiple times, with both teams showing offensive prowess.

The Diamondbacks initially led 3-1 in the first but faltered as the Dodgers surged ahead with a five-run third inning. However, Arizona rallied to tie the game at 8-8 before taking an 11-8 lead late in the game. The Dodgers, showing resilience, responded in the ninth with a four-hit rally off Diamondbacks' pitcher Kevin Ginkel, ultimately setting the stage for Ohtani's dramatic home run. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts drew comparisons between Ohtani and Barry Bonds, emphasizing his unique ability to perform consistently in clutch situations.