Astros beat Dodgers 2-1 as Ohtani surrenders homers
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HOUSTON — Shohei Ohtani allowed his first two home runs of the season to Christian Walker and Braden Shewmake on Tuesday night, and Peter Lambert pitched seven strong innings as the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. Shewmake was a late addition after Carlos Correa was scratched with a left ankle injury.
The early second-inning homers gave Houston a 2-0 lead that held until the eighth, when Alex Call’s double and a two-out single by Kyle Tucker produced the Dodgers’ lone run. Lambert (2-2) recorded three hits allowed and four strikeouts; Bryan King closed with a scoreless ninth for his third save this season.
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Timeline
- 1. Pre-game: Carlos Correa scratched with left ankle injury; Braden Shewmake added to Astros lineup.
- 2. Second inning: Christian Walker homered on Ohtani's first pitch to left field.
- 3. Second inning: Braden Shewmake hit a second homer off Ohtani, making it 2-0.
- 4. Eighth inning: Alex Call doubled and scored on Kyle Tucker’s two-out single to cut the lead.
- 5. Final: Peter Lambert completed seven innings, Bryan King finished the ninth, Astros won 2-1.
Why it matters
If you're a baseball fan, this game was a nail-biter. Ohtani's first homers allowed this season and a late lineup change kept things interesting. If you're an Astros supporter, this win could boost morale and momentum. For Dodgers fans, it's a reminder that every game counts.
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