Shohei Ohtani's three-run homer couldn't save the Dodgers, who suffered their 9th loss in nearly 11 games.

The first game of the Brewers vs. Dodgers series was a classic pitcher's duel, while today's (20th) second game turned into a typical hitting battle. However, the Brewers managed to withstand the pressure of maintaining a narrow lead, ultimately winning 8-7, clinching the series victory early and extending their winning streak to 9 games since before the All-Star break.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have recently struggled with their hitting, saw their Japanese star Shohei Ohtani deliver two hits and three RBIs, including his 33rd home run of the season, contributing to a total of 7 runs. However, the pitching staff couldn't contain the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup, resulting in their 9th loss in nearly 11 games.

Before the 20th, the Dodgers had a batting average of .195 and an OPS of .555 over their last 10 games, ranking second to last in the league during that period. In these 10 games, they scored 2 runs or fewer in 8 of the regular 9-inning games. However, on the 20th, they recorded 10 hits, including 3 home runs, totaling 7 runs.

In the third inning, Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer that sparked a four-run rally, finishing the game with 5 at-bats, 2 hits, and 3 RBIs. Additionally, Tommy Edman and Miguel Rojas each contributed 2 hits and 1 home run, while Will Smith, who replaced the slumping Mookie Betts as the second batter, also had 2 hits.

The Brewers' lineup had all nine starters record hits, with Brice Turang, Jackson Chourio, Isaac Collins, and Joey Ortiz each getting 2 hits. Collins and Ortiz also hit 1 home run each. Aside from being tied briefly in the fourth inning, the Brewers mostly held the lead.

Despite the Dodgers narrowing the gap to just 1 run in the bottom of the 8th, the Brewers ultimately thwarted the Dodgers' comeback, who lead the league with 34 comeback wins this year, winning by a narrow margin of 1 run.

Dodgers' starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan exited after facing the first batter in the fourth inning, with a line of 3.0 innings, 3 strikeouts, and 1 walk, allowing 7 hits and 5 runs, suffering his first loss of the season in 5 appearances (1 win).