Shohei Ohtani's dual role fuels Dodgers' victory against Twins

On June 22‑23, 2026, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani started the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field as both pitcher and designated hitter. He opened the scoring with a leadoff home run – his 17th of the season – and later delivered a solid pitching performance, allowing three runs over six innings and recording eight strikeouts, earning his eighth win of the year.

The Dodgers held off a late Twins rally, with the bullpen preserving the lead and the game ending in a 4‑3 victory. Manager Dave Roberts also announced that catcher Daulton Levis, who had missed recent games with a head injury, is expected to return, removing a lingering concern for Ohtani’s future starts.

Ohtani’s continued success in both hitting and pitching keeps him within three homers of the 300‑career MLB home run milestone.