Sat Jul 05 03:40:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the AP report:
**Ohtani’s Homer, Yamamoto’s Strong Start Lead Dodgers to Victory Over White Sox**
LOS ANGELES – Shohei Ohtani powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, launching his 30th home run of the season and marking his fifth consecutive year reaching that milestone. The homer, a 408-foot shot to center field, came after a brief pause in the fourth inning when Ohtani fouled a pitch off home plate umpire Alan Porter’s knee. Ohtani showed immediate concern for the umpire, ensuring Porter was able to continue.
The Dodgers offense exploded in the first inning, scoring four runs with two outs, providing crucial run support for Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8-6). Yamamoto delivered a stellar performance, allowing just one run on three hits over seven innings, striking out eight.
Chicago’s lone run came on a Lenyn Sosa single in the third. Rookie pitcher Shane Smith (3-6) took the loss for the White Sox.
Ohtani joins Seattle’s Cal Raleigh and the Yankees’ Aaron Judge in the 30 home run club before All-Star break.
The Dodgers, who have won 13 of their last 16 games, now hold a season-high eight-game lead in the NL West.
Looking ahead, the White Sox will send RHP Sean Burke to the mound Wednesday, marking his first career start against the Dodgers. Los Angeles will counter with LHP Clayton Kershaw, who is just three strikeouts away from reaching the 3,000 career strikeout milestone.
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