What happened: Shohei Ohtani opened the game with a home run to the opposite field against Eduardo Rodriguez, his 21st of the season and the 300th of his MLB career. Statcast had the ball at 105 mph exit velocity, a 29-degree launch angle and a 381-foot carry off a 92.3 mph four-seam fastball.
Why it matters: The homer padded the RBI total for a Dodgers club that entered at 61-33 and riding a one-game win streak, the best record in the Wire Report's tracked snapshot. It's the latest data point for the same Ohtani who was cleared for a Friday start before the All-Star break, underscoring his two-way workload this season.
By the numbers: HR #21 (season), HR #300 (career) — 105 mph exit velocity, 381 ft, 29° launch angle, off a 92.3 mph four-seamer. Dodgers enter 61-33 (streak W1, 5.3 runs/game scored); Diamondbacks enter 46-47 (streak W1, 4.2 runs/game scored).
What to watch: Dodgers and Diamondbacks continue play with Los Angeles looking to build on the early lead Ohtani provided.