Introduction to the Game
Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th home run, Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in five shutout innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Toronto Blue Jays 9-1 on Saturday night.
Max Muncy opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the fourth inning to give the Dodgers a 2-0 lead.
The Turning Point
Ohtani connected for a solo shot to center field off starter Chris Bassitt (11-6) in the fifth. It’s the third year in a row and fourth time overall the two-way superstar from Japan has reached 40 homers; the previous three came during MVP seasons.
Los Angeles broke open the game with six runs in the sixth, as rookie Dalton Rushing and Mookie Betts each had a two-run single before Andy Pages tacked on a two-run double for his second hit of the inning.
Dalton Rushing on catching Blake Snell tonight, his big 2-run hit, and what Dave Roberts reminded him in a pregame meeting recently. pic.twitter.com/D4pORILPCc
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) August 10, 2025
## Pitching Performance
Snell (2-1) permitted three hits and three walks in his fourth start this season and second since returning Aug. 2 from shoulder inflammation that had sidelined him since early April. It was his 36th career double-digit strikeout game and first with the Dodgers.
Blake Snell on his dominant start tonight, what he still needs to work on, and how he used his change up to get those 10 strikeouts pic.twitter.com/42aHyMYNnu
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) August 10, 2025
The left-hander signed a $182 million, five-year contract with the defending World Series champions as a free agent last offseason.
## Game Highlights
Ernie Clement homered against reliever Jack Dreyer leading off the Toronto eighth.
Bassitt allowed three runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings.
Michael Conforto broke out of a 2-for-22 slump with a double down the right field line. He also walked, and was a hit by a pitch, before he left the game for precautionary reasons.
Michael Conforto on his big night at the plate, getting plunked on the knee, and why it seems like the team is finally starting to turn a corner… pic.twitter.com/Sj9BpFhOc5
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) August 10, 2025
## Key Moments and Statistics
### Key Moment
Pages singled to start the sixth and the Dodgers loaded the bases with nobody out on a hit batter and a walk. Rushing’s two-run single made it 5-0 and chased reliever Yariel Rodríguez.
### Key Stat
Muncy has 16 homers this season — three in five games since returning Monday from a bone bruise.
## Upcoming Games
Blue Jays LHP Eric Lauer (7-2, 2.59 ERA) has three wins in his last four starts. He’s allowed a combined six earned runs in the last four games.
Dodgers RHP Tyler Glasnow (1-1, 3.06) yielded one earned run over seven innings in a win against St. Louis in his last start.
## Conclusion
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ victory over the Toronto Blue Jays was a testament to their strength and resilience. With Shohei Ohtani’s 40th home run and Blake Snell’s dominant pitching performance, the team is poised for continued success.
## FAQs
– Q: Who hit the 40th home run in the game?
A: Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th home run.
– Q: Who was the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers?
A: Blake Snell was the starting pitcher for the Dodgers.
– Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score was 9-1 in favor of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
– Q: Who homered for the Toronto Blue Jays?
A: Ernie Clement homered for the Blue Jays.
– Q: What is the next game for the Dodgers and Blue Jays?
A: The Dodgers will face the Blue Jays again with Tyler Glasnow pitching for the Dodgers and Eric Lauer pitching for the Blue Jays.
