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Betts hits his 300th homer in support of Ohtani as the Dodgers finish a sweep of the Twins
By Darren Wolfson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense as the Los Angeles Dodgers finished a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night.
Ohtani helped himself with an RBI single to spark a three-run third inning against...
Key takeaway With the sensational Ohtani (8-2) on the mound and the Twins countering with their ace Ryan (5-4), Target Field was filled for an announced crowd of 39,853 and the first sellout of the season.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Twins' inability to take down the Dodgers has significant implications for their standing in the American League. With this sweep, the Twins will look to regroup and refocus as they host the Colorado Rockies in an upcoming series. A strong performance against the Rockies will be crucial in helping the Twins regain momentum and stay competitive in their division. The sellout crowd at Target Field for the Dodgers series demonstrates the enthusiasm and support of the local fan base, and the Twins will need to deliver wins to keep that energy alive. As the Twins move forward, their pitching staff, including Joe Ryan, will be key to their success, and it will be important to see how they bounce back from this tough series against the Dodgers.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense as the Los Angeles Dodgers finished a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night.
Ohtani helped himself with an RBI single to spark a three-run third inning against...
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