🧢 Dodgers 7 – Guardians 2 (May 26, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)

🔥 Key Performers

• Shohei Ohtani (LAD): Leadoff homer—the second straight game he led off with a dinger, now up to his MLB-leading 19th. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Will Smith (LAD): Solo shot later in the game; also reached twice and had two walks. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD): Went six innings, gave up just 2 ER, struck out seven—dominant outing. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Gavin Williams (CLE): Took the loss—6+ innings, two earned runs, but control issues with six walks. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

📝 Game Summary

Dodgers jumped on Cleveland early, with Ohtani smashing a first-pitch homer to start the scoring. They added another run in the second and never looked back. Yamamoto cruised, while Cleveland never threatened offensively. Smith tacked on a solo shot later and the Dodgers added three more runs in the 6th to put it away. Williams battled but unraveled with free passes—Dodgers bullpen sealed the 7–2 win. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

📊 Notable Stats

• Ohtani’s back‑to‑back leadoff homers mark the first time he’s done that in his career. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Yamamoto’s 7 Ks were tied for a season-high. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Williams issued six walks—his most since Apr 10—and five came in a row at one point. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

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📅 Next Game

Cleveland completes the Dodgers series tomorrow on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:10 PM ET.
Probable Pitchers: Tanner Bibee (CLE) vs. Dustin May (LAD)