Shohei Ohtani Powers Dodgers to Road Series Win vs. Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers handily beat the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, taking home the series victory. The Dodgers only allowed five hits against the Padres, with an overall strong showing from the pitching staff, while the offense totaled 10 hits. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) Los Angeles won their game on Tuesday with a little bit of luck in the ninth inning, scoring with some help from Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller.

On Wednesday, the reigning champions sent a message that even with some slumps and injuries, the Dodgers are a better team than the Padres. May 20, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the first inning as San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) looks on at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Shohei Ohtani was the star of the show for the Dodgers, hitting a lead-off home run on the first pitch of the game and then pitching 5 scoreless innings.

After battling through a slump at the start of May, Ohtani is truly out of his slump , and he is hitting like one of the best players in the majors. As a pitcher, the Japanese sensation was not at his best. He allowed three hits, two walks, and only got four strikeouts.

On the first pitch of the game, Shohei Ohtani hits a home run. His swing has looked so much better through the past week and change. It was a tough start to May, but Ohtani is all of the way back as a hitter.