Shohei Ohtani delivered a one-of-a-kind performance in Anaheim: a liner that triggered a triple play, then a go-ahead homer in the same game as part of a 7-6 Dodgers loss in extras. Ohtani’s 43rd homer keeps him among MLB’s leaders while the Dodgers and Padres jockey for NL West supremacy. The sequence featured Zach Neto snagging Ohtani’s sharp grounder and turning a 6-4-3-ish triple-play spark, with Angels rallying late as Jo Adell plated the decisive run off a Taylor Ward ghost-runner.

Dodgers- Padres remains a central storyline as LA looks to rebound with a key series against San Diego. Ohtani’s high-end production amid the chaotic finish underscored his ongoing value, not only in fantasy lineups but in the broader dynamic of a division race that may hinge on late-season contributions from both clubs. The Angels, buoyed by Neto, Adell, Ward and Rengifo, showed they can turn a moment into momentum, while LA’s next two starts figure to be pivotal for the pennant chase.