Shohei Ohtani homers then exits with inflammation, Dodgers win 8-6

Los Angeles Dodgers secured an 8-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates after Shohei Ohtani's 13th home run and his departure due to left knee inflammation. Ohtani's solo blast in the fifth inning gave the Dodgers a two-run lead.

The Pirates answered in the fourth with a three-run rally, but defensive miscues limited their comeback. Los Angeles' bullpen and late-order hitters added five more runs in the final two innings to seal the win.

Medical staff will monitor Ohtani's knee, and his availability for the next game remains uncertain.