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Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homer for the Dodgers in their 2-1 win over the Twins
By Darren Wolfson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Monday night.
Eric Lauer (3-5) pitched six hitless innings for Los Angeles after opener Will Klein allowed Byron Buxton’s homer in the fi...
Key takeaway Eric Lauer (3-5) pitched six hitless innings for Los Angeles after opener Will Klein allowed Byron Buxton’s homer in the first.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Twins' loss to the Dodgers on Monday night is a setback for the local team, especially given the strong start by Byron Buxton, who tied for the American League lead in home runs. The Twins' inability to generate offense after Buxton's first-inning homer is a concern, as they were held hitless for a significant stretch of the game. The team's fans at Target Field were energized by Buxton's early blast, but the Dodgers' pitching, particularly Eric Lauer's six hitless innings, ultimately stifled the Twins' momentum. With the series continuing on Tuesday, the Twins will need to regroup and find a way to overcome the Dodgers' strong pitching, despite the uncertainty surrounding their own starting pitcher due to Joe Ryan's illness. The local crowd will be watching to see how the Twins respond to this tough loss.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Monday night.
Eric Lauer (3-5) pitched six hitless innings for Los Angeles after opener Will Klein allowed Byron Buxton’s homer in the fi...
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