Shohei Ohtani, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, hit his 44th home run of the 2025 MLB season in a game against the Colorado Rockies, tying him with Kyle Schwarber for the National League home run lead. This milestone came six games after his previous homer and at a faster pace than the previous year. In the same game, the Dodgers defeated the Rockies 11-4, with Alex Call contributing a career-high four hits. However, in a subsequent game at Coors Field, Ohtani struggled on the mound, allowing five runs on nine hits over four innings, marking his first loss since joining the Dodgers. During this outing, he was struck on the right thigh by a line drive but continued to pitch before being replaced in the eighth inning. Following this game, Ohtani was rested for the first time since April due to the injury, with Dodgers manager Roberts confirming that Ohtani was in good condition and expected to return to play the next day. The Dodgers won the game during his rest day with a 9-0 score. Additionally, Yu Darvish and Blake Snell were noted for their pitching performances, with betting interest highlighted in their combined strikeouts.