Recap: Shohei Ohtani Shines, But Error Costs Dodgers Series Win Against Cardinals
Briefly

Shohei Ohtani Day at Dodger Stadium featured Ohtani achieving season-highs with eight strikeouts and four innings pitched. Fans enjoyed a World Series ring giveaway. Ohtani hit his 1,000th career hit with a two-run home run, helping the Dodgers briefly take the lead. However, Dodgers errors, including a misplay by Miguel Rojas, allowed the Cardinals to score and eventually win the game 5-3, reflecting the game's pivotal moments and key performances.
Ohtani set season-highs with eight strikeouts, 54 pitches and four innings, surpassing his previous bests of five, 51 and three.
Ohtani put the Dodgers ahead with a two-run home run, marking his 1,000th hit in MLB, joining Suzuki and Matsui as the only Japanese players to achieve that.
An unfurling series of errors prevented the Dodgers from maintaining their lead, including Rojas' misplay that allowed a run to score in an essential moment.
The Dodgers ultimately lost to the Cardinals 5-3, highlighting the impact of key plays and errors that shifted the game's momentum.
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