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Giants Dominate Dodgers in Series Opener, Ohtani Struggles; Los Angeles Falls Behind in NL West

The San Francisco Giants secured a decisive 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of their four-match series, with Rafael Devers hitting a homer and drawing a bases-loaded walk. Willy Adames two-run single extended the lead, and the Giants bullpen capitalized on Dodgers late-game struggles, scoring three more runs in the ninth.

The Dodgers offense continues to falter, managing three runs or fewer in nine of their last twelve games, resulting in eight losses. Shohei Ohtani went hitless with two strikeouts, while Mookie Betts returned from the injured list with a single. The Dodgers now sit at 24-17, half a game behind the San Diego Padres in the NL West.

The Giants, on the other hand, improved to 17-24, earning their first consecutive wins since late April and ending a seven-game road losing streak. This victory provides the Giants with momentum heading into the series, while the defending champions must regroup quickly to prevent further slippage.

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