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**Dodgers Snap Losing Streak as Ohtani Shines in Rehab Outing**

SAN FRANCISCO – The Los Angeles Dodgers ended their seven-game losing skid with a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, highlighted by a strong rehab start from Shohei Ohtani and a productive offensive performance from Michael Conforto.

Ohtani, continuing his recovery from elbow surgery, pitched three scoreless innings – his longest outing as a Dodger since signing with the team in 2023. He threw 36 pitches, allowing just one hit and striking out four. The two-way star also served as the Dodgers’ designated hitter, batting leadoff but going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. His fastball touched 99.9 mph twice in the first inning.

Michael Conforto, returning to play against his former team, was a key offensive catalyst, going 3-for-4 and scoring two runs. He reached on an infield single in the first inning and scored on Tommy Edman’s groundout, before singling in the sixth and scoring on Hyeseong Kim’s hit.

Emmett Sheehan (1-0) earned the win, pitching effectively in relief of Ohtani and retiring 13 batters. Tanner Scott secured his 19th save of the season.

Lando Roupp (6-6) took the loss for the Giants, despite striking out eight and allowing two runs (one earned) over six innings. Rafael Devers drove in the Giants’ lone run with a sacrifice fly. A key error by Giants shortstop Willy Adames in the second inning also contributed to the Dodgers’ offense.

The Dodgers (last win on July 3) and Giants will conclude their series on Sunday. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8-7, 2.77 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Dodgers against Robbie Ray (9-3, 2.63) for the Giants.

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