Shohei Ohtani Powers Dodgers Past Orioles With Two Home Runs; Kershaw Wins Duel in Baltimore – 2025 Game Recap

Sunday, September 7th, 2025

Dodgers Defeat Orioles 5-2 Behind Ohtani's Power and Kershaw's Pitching

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped their five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, fueled by Shohei Ohtani’s two home runs and a solo shot from Mookie Betts. Clayton Kershaw delivered a strong pitching performance to help the Dodgers clinch the finale of the three-game series at Camden Yards.

Ohtani and Betts Power Dodgers’ Offense

Shohei Ohtani launched a home run on the second pitch of the game and added another leading off the third inning, reaching 48 home runs for the season. After Ohtani’s second homer, Mookie Betts crushed a drive into the left-field seats, giving the Dodgers a 3-0 lead. All three homers came off Baltimore starter Tomoyuki Sugano, who exited the game in the fourth after being struck on the right foot by a one-hop liner.

Clayton Kershaw’s Historic Outing

Veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw (10-2) secured his sixth straight decision as he struck out eight and allowed just two runs and four hits over 5 2/3 innings. This marked Kershaw’s first career appearance against the Orioles, making Baltimore the final Dodgers opponent he has faced in his 18-year career. Kershaw now has a win against every MLB team except the Boston Red Sox.

Dodgers Bullpen Secures Win

Justin Wrobleski worked two scoreless innings in relief for Los Angeles, while Jack Dreyer recorded the final three outs to lock down his third save of the season.

Orioles' Winning Streak Snapped

The Orioles entered the game with a five-game winning streak, having swept the Padres and taken the first two games from the Dodgers in dramatic fashion. However, their momentum was halted by the Dodgers’ offensive surge and strong pitching.

Key Moment

Shohei Ohtani’s leadoff home run in the first inning set the tone for the Dodgers. This marked his 12th leadoff homer of the season, tying the Dodgers’ franchise record set by Betts in 2023.

Key Stat

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson saw his streak of 73 consecutive errorless games come to an end in the seventh inning with a throwing error. The impressive defensive run had started on June 9.

Up Next

The Dodgers will begin a three-game home series against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. The Orioles will have a day off before hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

In summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles thanks to Shohei Ohtani’s two home runs, Mookie Betts’ solo homer, and a vintage performance from Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers put an end to their five-game skid, while snapping the Orioles’ five-game winning streak. Ohtani’s leadoff homer set the pace, and the Dodgers’ bullpen held firm to secure the victory. With this win, Kershaw has now faced and beaten every team in Major League Baseball except Boston, and the Dodgers look to continue building momentum in their next series against the Rockies.

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