Shohei Ohtani's Two-Homer Outburst Powers Dodgers to End Five-Game Skid

Shohei Ohtani delivered a monumental performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, hitting two solo home runs against the Baltimore Orioles to spark a crucial 5-2 victory. His first blast, a leadoff shot on the second pitch of the game, was his 12th leadoff homer of the season, tying Mookie Betts' franchise record. Ohtani followed up with his 48th home run of the year in the third inning and walked three times, reaching base in all five plate appearances. This dominant display was instrumental in snapping the Dodgers' uncharacteristic five-game losing streak and provided a much-needed morale boost, as manager Dave Roberts noted, "You could see the life in the dugout."