Recap: Shohei Ohtani Ties For NL Home Run Lead, But Dodgers Lose To Blue Jays
Briefly

Ohtani's 41st home run led the charge for the Dodgers, quickly erasing an early deficit against the Blue Jays. Freeman's home run helped the Dodgers take a 3-1 lead, capitalizing on Lauer's pitching struggles. However, despite a solid performance from Glasnow, the Dodgers' bullpen faltered in the late innings. The Blue Jays responded with a strong eighth inning, including back-to-back homers off Treinen, sealing a 5-4 victory and preventing a sweep.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 41st home run of the season, tying him with Kyle Schwarber for the National League lead, and provided the Dodgers with a quick response to the early deficit.
Freddie Freeman's solo home run contributed to the Dodgers' early lead, giving them a 3-1 advantage after Lauer's struggles on the mound.
The Blue Jays ultimately secured a narrow 5-4 victory, avoiding a sweep thanks to a mix of timely hitting and a late offensive surge.
Blake Treinen's struggles in the eighth inning, where he allowed back-to-back home runs, proved crucial in the Dodgers' inability to close out the game.
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