Power-hitting Ohtani slugs his 40th home run, and Snell dominates the Blue Jays en route to Dodgers' convincing 9-1 victory
Blake Snell Records Double-Digit Strikeout Game with Dodgers in Win Against Blue Jays
In a thrilling matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, Blake Snell showcased his prowess on the mound, recording his first double-digit strikeout game with the Dodgers.
On August 9, 2025, Snell pitched five scoreless innings against the Blue Jays, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out an impressive 10 batters. This performance earned him the win in the game, as the Dodgers emerged victorious with a score of 9-1.
Snell's strong outing came after a layoff due to left shoulder inflammation, making it a promising return to form for the pitcher. His 22 strikeouts to 11 walks ratio this season reflects his effectiveness, despite some command issues.
Prior to joining the Dodgers, Snell had a history of recording double-digit strikeout games throughout his career, especially when healthy. However, this was his first such game with the Dodgers specifically.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers' offense was in full swing in the sixth inning. Max Muncy opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the fourth inning, and Mookie Betts added to the lead with a two-run single in the sixth, making the score 5-0. Rookie Dalton Rushing and Mookie Betts each had a two-run single in the same inning, extending the lead to 9-0.
Ernie Clement homered against reliever Jack Dreyer in the Toronto eighth, but it was too little, too late for the Blue Jays.
In other notable performances, Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th home run of the season in the fifth inning, marking the third year in a row and fourth time overall that he has reached this milestone. Chris Bassitt allowed three runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings for the Blue Jays, while Eric Lauer, who will face Tyler Glasnow in the upcoming game, has an ERA of 2.59 this season and has won three of his last four starts, allowing a combined six earned runs.
The upcoming game between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers will feature Lauer and Glasnow, respectively. Glasnow yielded one earned run over seven innings in his last start, earning a win against St. Louis.
Muncy has 16 homers this season, three of which he hit in the five games since returning from injury on Monday. This match also saw Andy Pages tack on a two-run double for his second hit of the inning in the sixth.
This impressive victory for the Dodgers brings them a step closer to securing their position in the Major League Baseball standings. With Snell's strong performance and the team's potent offense, they are poised to continue their winning streak.
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- In this MLB match on August 9, 2025, Blake Snell of the Los Angeles Dodgers recorded his first double-digit strikeout game with the team, striking out 10 batters against the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Snell's recent performance, despite some past command issues, is a promising indication of his return to form, with his 22 strikeouts to 11 walks ratio this season. Previously in his career, Snell has often recorded double-digit strikeout games, but this was his first with the Dodgers specifically.
