On July 2, 1962, Johnny Podres tied an MLB record by achieving eight consecutive strikeouts in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Hideo Nomo made history on July 2, 1995, by becoming the first Japanese player selected for the MLB All-Star Game, representing the Dodgers. In 2002, Eric Gagné set the record for the fastest 30 saves in MLB history during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cody Bellinger contributed to a walk-off win on July 2, 2019, with a decisive bases-loaded walk. The Dodgers also celebrated their 2020 World Series victory at the White House on July 2, 2021.
On July 2, 1962, Podres tied an old MLB record with eight consecutive strikeouts during a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Podres finished with 11 strikeouts over 7.2 innings.
On July 2, 2002, Gagné became the fastest pitcher in MLB history to 30 saves when he closed out a 4-0 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gagné accomplished this feat in the Dodgers' 82nd game of the season.
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