Trending Now - Ohtani and Hernandez Leave Game Early; Betts Shines in Dodgers Win

WHO:

MLB.com - Manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed that X-rays on TJ Rumfield's right hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch.

MLB.com - Welinton Herrera made his Major League debut, pitching a perfect eighth inning.

MLB.com - Kiké Hernández exited the game due to a left oblique strain after hitting a double, marking just his second game back after a season-opening stint on the 60-day injured list due to recovery from left elbow surgery.

MLB.com - Mookie Betts expressed concern for Kiké Hernández, stating, “It sucks, it sucks,” while looking in the direction of Hernández’s locker after the game.

MLB.com - Manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed that X-rays on TJ Rumfield's right hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch.

MLB.com - Welinton Herrera made his Major League debut, pitching a perfect eighth inning.

MLB.com - Manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed that X-rays on TJ Rumfield's right hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch.

NY Post - Mookie Betts expressed concern for Kiké Hernández, stating, “It sucks, it sucks,” while looking in the direction of Hernández’s locker after the game.

MLB.com - Brett Sullivan pitched in three games this season, tossing three scoreless innings with just one hit allowed.

MLB.com - Kyle Karros hit a three-run home run during the game.

MLB.com - Brett Sullivan, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Kiké Hernández, Kyle Freeland, Warren Schaeffer, Dalton Rushing, Kyle Karros, Edouard Julien, Welinton Herrera, TJ Rumfield, Brenton Doyle, Jordan Beck, Tanner Gordon, Andy Pages, Freddie Freeman, Sonja Chen, Dave Roberts, Tommy Edman

NY Post - Mookie Betts, Kiké Hernández

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Kiké Hernández, Dalton Rushing, Kyle Freeland, Mookie Betts, Andy Pages, Freddie Freeman, Dave Roberts, Tommy Edman

WHAT:

MLB.com - Brett Sullivan joined Shohei Ohtani as the only players in MLB to hit a home run as a pitcher in 2026, achieving this feat after pitching a scoreless eighth inning and then hitting a solo home run in the ninth.

MLB.com - Mookie Betts hit two home runs in the game, marking his first multihomer game of the season and the 32nd of his career.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani is expected to start on the mound against the Rockies in the next game, carrying a 0.73 ERA, the best mark among Major Leaguers who have pitched at least 30 innings this season.

MLB.com - Sullivan's home run was a solo shot off position-player-turned-pitcher Miguel Rojas.

MLB.com - The Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 15-6.

MLB.com - Mookie Betts hit two home runs in the game, marking his first multihomer game of the season and the 32nd of his career.

MLB.com - Sullivan's home run was a solo shot off position-player-turned-pitcher Miguel Rojas.

MLB.com - Tanner Gordon held the Dodgers to one run and six hits in five innings during a previous game.

MLB.com - The Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 15-6.

MLB.com - Brett Sullivan pitched a scoreless eighth inning and hit a home run as a pitcher, joining Shohei Ohtani as the only players to do so in 2026.

MLB.com - Mookie Betts hit two home runs in the game, marking his first multihomer game of the season and the 32nd of his career.

MLB.com - Kiké Hernández exited the game due to a left oblique strain after hitting a double.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani was hit on the right hand by a pitch and was replaced by Dalton Rushing in the fifth inning.

MLB.com - TJ Rumfield sustained a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch but X-rays were negative.

MLB.com - Tanner Gordon pitched five innings, allowing one run.

MLB.com - Welinton Herrera made his Major League debut, pitching a perfect eighth inning.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The matchup between Shohei Ohtani and Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is scheduled for the next game, marking the 21st matchup between Japanese-born starting pitchers in Major League history.

MLB.com - The matchup between Shohei Ohtani and Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano will be the 21st between Japanese-born starting pitchers in Major League history.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start on the mound against the Rockies in the next game.

MLB.com - The last matchup between Japanese-born starting pitchers occurred on Opening Day 2025 in Tokyo.

WHY:

MLB.com - Manager Warren Schaeffer noted the Dodgers' aggressive game plan, stating, “I just thought that their right-handed hitters came ready to hit tonight.”

MLB.com - Manager Warren Schaeffer expressed mixed emotions about the late-game rally against a position player, stating, “We never want to be in that situation where they are throwing a position player against us, especially when they're winning.”

MLB.com - The Dodgers made lineup changes to help Mookie Betts, who was struggling at the plate, by moving him to the cleanup spot.

HOW:

MLB.com - Welinton Herrera, making his second career appearance, struck out two batters and allowed just one hit in a scoreless frame during the game.

MLB.com - Welinton Herrera struck out two batters and allowed just one hit in a scoreless frame during his second career appearance.

MLB.com - The Dodgers scored four runs in the fourth inning against the Rockies, contributing to their victory.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 08:16 UTC)

In a high-scoring game at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers triumphed over the Colorado Rockies with a final score of 15 to 6, highlighted by Mookie Betts hitting two home runs, marking his first multihomer game of the season. Manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed that X-rays on TJ Rumfield's right hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch, while Kiké Hernández exited the game due to a left oblique strain, prompting concern from Betts, who expressed, “It sucks, it sucks.” Looking ahead, Shohei Ohtani is set to start against the Rockies in the next game, where he will face off against Tomoyuki Sugano, marking the 21st matchup between Japanese-born starting pitchers in Major League history.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 06:19 UTC)

Manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed that X-rays on TJ Rumfield's right hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch, while Welinton Herrera made his Major League debut, pitching a perfect eighth inning. In an impressive display, Brett Sullivan joined Shohei Ohtani as the only players in MLB to hit a home run as a pitcher in 2026, after pitching a scoreless eighth and then hitting a solo home run in the ninth, while Mookie Betts also shined with two home runs in the game. Looking ahead, Shohei Ohtani is expected to start against the Rockies, marking the 21st matchup between Japanese-born starting pitchers in Major League history, with Ohtani boasting a remarkable 0.73 ERA.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 04:19 UTC)

Kiké Hernández had to exit the game due to a left oblique strain after hitting a double, just his second game back following a lengthy recovery from left elbow surgery. In an impressive display, Brett Sullivan became one of the only players in MLB to hit a home run as a pitcher this season, joining Shohei Ohtani in that rare achievement, while Mookie Betts also shined with two home runs, marking his first multihomer game of the season. Looking ahead, the next game will feature a matchup between Shohei Ohtani and Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, making it the 21st encounter between Japanese-born starting pitchers in Major League history.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 19:45 UTC)

Mookie Betts expressed concern for Kiké Hernández after the game, saying, “It sucks, it sucks,” while looking toward Hernández’s locker. In a standout performance, Betts hit two home runs, marking his first multihomer game of the season and the 32nd of his career, while Shohei Ohtani is expected to start against the Rockies in the next game, boasting an impressive 0.73 ERA. This matchup will feature Ohtani facing Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, marking the 21st meeting between Japanese-born starting pitchers in Major League history.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 17:58 UTC)

In a recent game, Brett Sullivan pitched three scoreless innings, allowing only one hit, while Kyle Karros hit a three-run home run. Sullivan's home run was a solo shot off Miguel Rojas, who was filling in as a pitcher, and Tanner Gordon previously held the Dodgers to just one run and six hits over five innings. Looking ahead, the matchup between Shohei Ohtani and Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano will mark the 21st meeting between Japanese-born starting pitchers in Major League history.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 10:18 UTC)

The Dodgers celebrated a commanding victory over the Colorado Rockies, winning the game 15 to 6 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Mookie Betts shined with two home runs, marking his first multihomer game of the season and the 32nd of his career, while Brett Sullivan made headlines by pitching a scoreless eighth inning and hitting a home run as a pitcher, joining Shohei Ohtani as the only players to achieve this feat in 2026. Unfortunately, Kiké Hernández left the game due to a left oblique strain, and Shohei Ohtani was replaced after being hit on the right hand, but he is scheduled to start against the Rockies in the next matchup.