MLB: Shohei Ohtani hits 3-run homer, Dodgers beat Athletics 9-4

(CNA Sacramento, June 29, Reuters) Major League Baseball (MLB) Los Angeles Dodgers Japanese star Shohei Ohtani hit a 3-run homer, providing offensive support for Raul (Eric Lauer), who returned to the starting rotation, helping the Dodgers defeat the Oakland Athletics 9-4 tonight.

According to the Associated Press, Max Muncy and Andy Pages also homered, and including Ohtani, the Dodgers had 8 players with multiple hits. In addition, manager Dave Roberts recorded his 999th career win.

Raul pitched 6 innings, giving up 9 hits and 3 runs. Seven days ago, he delivered a brilliant 6-inning no-hitter performance as a long reliever and earned the win against the Minnesota Twins.

The left-hander recorded 2 strikeouts and 1 walk today. Since being traded from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash on May 17, this is his 6th game and 5th start for the Dodgers.

Kyle Hurt took the mound in the 7th inning, striking out all 3 batters he faced swinging. Jonathan Hernandez successfully retired 4 batters, and finally, Jack Dreyer recorded the final 2 outs in the 9th inning.

For the Athletics, although Colby Thomas hit a solo home run, the team ultimately suffered its 7th loss in its last 9 games.

Ohtani hit his 18th home run of the season in the 6th inning off reliever Matt Krook. The ball landed on the grassy slope behind the bullpen, drawing the loudest applause from the crowd. (Compiled by Chen Yuting) 1150630

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