{
  "id": 544661,
  "title": "Baseball: Ohtani goes 2-for-4, scores decisive run for Dodgers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/baseball-ohtani-goes-2-for-4-scores-decisive-run-for-dodgers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T07:59:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260811/p2g/00m/0sp/016000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shohei Ohtani delivered a strong performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, going 2-for-4 with an RBI as they defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Monday at Dodger Stadium. In the third inning, Ohtani drove in the Dodgers' first run with a double, followed by scoring on Freddie Freeman's single with one out. The Dodgers turned the tide with a three-run sixth inning, before the Royals scored two runs in the top of the seventh to tie the game at 5-5. Ohtani then scored the decisive run in the bottom of the seventh, leading the home half with a single, stealing his seventh base of the season, and again coming home on Freeman's base hit.\n\nKodai Senga made his first MLB save with a shutout ninth inning, recording two strikeouts and a walk for the New York Mets, who won against the Atlanta Braves 8-5. Yuki Matsui also contributed to the victory, as he earned the win with a perfect seventh inning throw, allowing only one hit, a walk, and striking out three for the San Diego Padres, who edged out the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-4 with an RBI and scored the decisive run as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Kansas City Royals 6-5",
  "key_points": [
    "Ohtani goes 2-for-4 with an RBI",
    "Dodgers defeat Royals 6-5 in seventh inning",
    "Ohtani scores decisive run in bottom of seventh"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ohtani's strong performance cements his role as a key contributor for the Dodgers, highlighting his ability to drive in runs and make decisive plays in crucial moments of the game.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}