Sitting on a 1–1 count to lead off the contest against Garrett Crochet, Ohtani received a 97 mph fastball right down the middle from the Red Sox ace—and made him pay. The Dodgers star ripped the pitch to dead center field for his 38th home run of the season, giving Los Angeles a 1–0 lead.

Shohei Ohtani didn't hit a home run for the first time in a week, but Teoscar Hernandez did as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox.

Shohei Ohtani did not homer — for the first time in a week — but Teoscar Hernandez did on Friday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2.