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Shohei Ohtani gets first win, Dodgers pitchers strike out team-record 19

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Shohei Ohtani pitches his longest game with the Dodgers, striking out nine as the team sets a new record.

This episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, hosted by Eric Stephen, recaps the Los Angeles Dodgers' victory and record-setting performance against the Cincinnati Reds. Stephen details Shohei Ohtani's longest start as a Dodger and the pitching staff's historic strikeout total. The analysis covers Ohtani's progression, specific game events, and the team's current standing. Shohei Ohtani pitched five innings for the first time with the Dodgers, striking out nine batters, which was his season high. He allowed a solo home run to Noel B. Marte in the third inning, a pitch catcher Dalton Rushing later called his one bad call of the game. Ohtani incorporated his curveball and sweeper more effectively, a deliberate adjustment from his previous starts. The Dodgers' bullpen, featuring Jack Dreyer, Justin Robleski, Edgardo Enriquez, and Blake Trinen, secured the final four innings. The staff combined for 19 strikeouts in the nine-inning game, setting a new franchise record for a regulation contest. The previous Dodgers record for a nine-inning game was 19 strikeouts, which was also achieved in a 2017 extra-inning game where Clayton Kershaw struck out 14. Offensively, the Dodgers overcame a dominant start by Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo, who retired the first nine batters. The team batted around in the fourth inning, with key hits from Kike Hernandez and Dalton Rushing driving in four runs. Michael Conforto added a solo home run, his first since late July, to provide insurance. A recurring spectacle noted was Ohtani, as the leadoff hitter, having to quickly transition from pitching to batting between innings three times. The episode also covers injury updates, noting Freddie Freeman sat with a neck stinger and Alex Call is day-to-day with a lower back issue. Roster expansions are anticipated, with Michael Kopech and Hyesung Kim expected to be activated soon, while Max Muncy is progressing toward a rehab assignment. The win gave the Dodgers a four-game winning streak and a two-game lead in the division. The tone is conversational and analytical, blending play-by-play recap with statistical deep dives and roster speculation. This episode is ideal for Dodgers fans seeking a detailed breakdown of a milestone game and Ohtani's development. Listeners preferring broader baseball commentary or narratives beyond this specific series might find it too narrowly focused.

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A sweep, a milestone outing, and enough pitching detail to keep Dodger fans busy.

The recap keeps its footing in the game: Dodgers sweep the Reds, Shohei Ohtani logs his longest outing as a Dodger, and the wild second inning still ends with damage control.

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