Astros Edge Dodgers 2-1 Behind Lambert's Seven Scoreless Innings and Ohtani's Strong Outing

Com reported. Shohei Ohtani pitched seven innings for the Dodgers, allowing two runs and recording eight strikeouts on 89 pitches, his longest start since joining the team. He surrendered a home run to Christian Walker in the second inning, which traveled to the stadium train tracks high above left field and marked Walker's 30th career home run against the Dodgers.

Ohtani also allowed a home run to Branden Shewmake in the third inning, a 337-foot shot to left field. The Dodgers had won their previous two games with a total of 12 runs but struggled offensively against the Astros. They left six men on base through the first four innings and went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.

The team hit into their 32nd double play of the season, the second-most in the majors. In the fourth inning, the Dodgers loaded the bases with two outs as Max Muncy, Andy Pages and Alex Freeland reached base against Astros pitcher Peter Lambert. Miguel Rojas then hit into a fielder's choice, ending the threat.

212 batting average in bases-loaded situations this season, the sixth-worst in the majors, with 25 runs scored from 38 such plate appearances. Peter Lambert pitched seven scoreless innings for the Astros, retiring nine of his final 10 batters in what was the first scoreless seven-inning start by the team's pitching staff this season.

The Houston bullpen allowed one run in the eighth inning on a Kyle Tucker RBI single.

The Astros improved to 15-22 with the win. For the third time in his last four pitching starts this year, Ohtani was removed from the lineup as designated hitter to focus solely on pitching, a decision made by manager Dave Roberts after Ohtani's hitless performance on Monday. 97 ERA.

He won National League Pitcher of the Month for March and April. Tuesday marked the Dodgers' seventh game in the last eight without a home run. Miguel Rojas went 0-for-4 in the game. The Dodgers fell to 22-14 with the loss.

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