Dodgers Sweep Twins with 4-3 Victory: Mookie Betts Hits 300th Career Home Run
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a sweep against the Minnesota Twins with a 4-3 victory. Mookie Betts kicked off the scoring with a solo home run in the second inning, marking his 300th career home run. The Twins responded with a three-run inning, but the Dodgers fought back with timely hits from Alex Freeland, Shohei Ohtani, and Max Muncy to regain the lead. Ohtani delivered a solid performance on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings.
Kyle Hurt and Alex Vesia navigated through tense situations in relief, keeping the Twins at bay. Tanner Scott closed out the game with a save, securing the Dodgers' three-game sweep at Target Field, a feat not achieved since 2014. The team now heads to San Diego for a series against the Padres at Petco Park, with Roki Sasaki set to face Walker Buehler in the upcoming matchup. The Dodgers look to continue their winning streak as they face off against their division rivals.