Dodgers Extend Perfect Season Start to 8-0 with Ohtani's Ninth-Inning Heroics
Shohei Ohtani's late home run secures Dodgers' victory, marking an 8-0 start, while Boston Red Sox sign key players to long-term deals.
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Get StartedAt 8-0, the Dodgers are off to the best start ever by a defending World Series champion.
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But the days of trying to cobble a playoff winner out of a 26-man aggregate of mediocrity are over, with general manager Craig Breslow committed to deploying the young talent his predecessor, Chaim Bloom, accrued while supplementing aggressively in the trade and free agent markets.
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Despite beginning the season 1-4 and on a four-game losing streak, the Red Sox aren’t deviating from the clear ‘Win Now’ mode they’ve been in since the offseason began.
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May spent all of last season rehabbing from a torn flexor tendon in his right arm and a life-threatening esophageal tear after eating a salad at dinner with his wife in Arizona.
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Ruiz, once a top prospect in the Padres organization, has yet to match his hype at the major league level.
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The bat’s peculiar new design could help explain how the team achieved nine home runs that night.
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The torpedo bats are legal, conforming to MLB's rule 3.02, which states, "The bat shall be a smooth, round stick not more than 2.61 inches in diameter at the thickest part and not more than 42 inches in length."
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The Dodgers have endured a series of strange medical mishaps.
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The success of the “torpedo” has been the biggest talking point of the early 2025 MLB season.
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Summary
In a thrilling game against the Atlanta Braves, Shohei Ohtani hit a decisive ninth-inning home run, propelling the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 victory and improving their record to 8-0, the best start for a defending World Series champion. Max Muncy's two-run double in the eighth tied the game after the Dodgers fell behind 5-0 due to his defensive errors. Fan excitement surged as thousands gathered for Ohtani's bobblehead night. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox made headlines by signing pitchers Garrett Crochet and Kristian Campbell to long-term contracts, securing their futures with the team.
Perspectives
The introduction of the 'torpedo' bat is being analyzed for its potential impact on the game and fairness among players, with debates around its legality and usage.
Major League Baseball's average salary surpassing $5 million highlights a growing pay gap in the league, emphasizing the disparities among teams and player contracts.
The Dodgers and Mets are leading in payroll figures, reflecting a trend of big market teams investing heavily in roster talent compared to smaller market franchises.
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