The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines with a historic performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks,winning 8-6 in a crucial National League West matchup. This victory not only improved their record to 82-54 but also solidified their position at the top of the playoff standings, giving them a six-game lead over the Diamondbacks.

The Dodgers showcased their power early in the game, hitting three consecutive home runs to kick off the action. Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Freddie Freeman each launched a homer, marking the first time in franchise history that the team has opened a game with back-to-back-to-back home runs.

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Ohtani, who is in contention for his third MVP award in four years, is having an exceptional season. He boasts a .293 batting average, 44 home runs, and 43 stolen bases, aiming to become the first player to achieve a 50/50 season. Betts, despite missing some time due to injury, is hitting .297 with 14 home runs and 55 RBIs. Freeman remains a steady presence in the lineup, contributing with a .286 average, 19 home runs, and 78 RBIs.