The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their National League West division lead to seven games by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The victory marked their 16th win in the last 20 games.
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The Dodgers now hold a 40-22 record.
The Diamondbacks fell to 32-29 and dropped to third place in the division, trailing the San Diego Padres by half a game.
Ohtani Dominates on Mound and at Plate
Shohei Ohtani led the victory by throwing six scoreless innings.
He struck out six batters, allowed two hits and one walk, lowering his earned run average to 0.74.
At the plate, Ohtani went 3-for-4 with two walks and a run scored. His season batting average rose above .
300 for the first time since Opening Day.
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USA Today's Bob Nightengale wrote, "Might as well start engraving that MVP trophy now." The journalist praised Ohtani for delivering exceptional performances routinely during the season.
Outfielder Kyle Tucker aided the offense by hitting a two-run, 424-foot home run to right center field during the second inning.
It was his first home run in nearly a month.
Tucker finished the game going 3-for-5 with two runs batted in. He improved his recent performance after previously falling short of expectations surrounding his league-high salary.
The victory gave Los Angeles a 2-1 lead in the current series against Arizona. The Dodgers ensured at least a series tie or win for the club.
The Dodgers and Diamondbacks are scheduled to conclude their series with a final game on Thursday at 6:40 p.
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