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Casey Schmitt
San Francisco Giants • #10 • SS
Casey Schmitt's Home Run And 4 RBIs In Giants' 5-11 Loss
Casey Schmitt launched a home run and drove in four runs despite the San Francisco Giants' 11-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What It Means
Casey Schmitt's recent performance against the Dodgers saw him notch his third home run of the season and bring his RBI total to 14 over 25 games. Despite the Giants' 11-5 loss, Schmitt extended his hitting streak to five games, maintaining a .232 average.
Over his last five games, Schmitt has posted an impressive .368 average with three home runs and 11 RBIs. His recent uptick in power is underscored by a two-game home run streak, boosting his slugging percentage to .842 in this span.

Jerar Encarnacion
San Francisco Giants • #59 • CF
San Francisco Giants' Jerar Encarnacion Records Two Hits in Loss to Dodgers
Despite the San Francisco Giants' 11-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jerar Encarnacion contributed with two hits, including a double, and scored a run.
What It Means
Jerar Encarnacion had a productive day at the plate against the Dodgers, collecting two hits in four at-bats, including a double. This performance marks his best outing over the past seven games, lifting his away batting average to .200.
Despite the 11-5 loss, Encarnacion's efforts contributed to his season total of three hits in 21 at-bats. His OPS now stands at .333 for the season, with his performance on the road showing more promise than at home.

Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Dodgers • #17 • LF
Shohei Ohtani's Two Homers Lift Dodgers Over Giants 11-5
Shohei Ohtani powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11-5 win over the San Francisco Giants, hitting 2 home runs and driving in 2 runs.
What It Means
Shohei Ohtani's recent performance against the San Francisco Giants saw him hit two home runs, drive in two runs, and score three times. This pushed the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11-5 victory, with Ohtani reaching base via two walks in the game as well.
Ohtani's season line now includes 25 home runs and 41 RBIs, contributing to a .290 batting average. With an OPS of 1.023, he has played all 69 games this season, showing consistent impact at the plate and maintaining an on-base percentage of .385.

Dominic Smith
San Francisco Giants • #7 • 1B
Giants' Dominic Smith Doubles in 11-5 Loss to Dodgers
Dominic Smith of the San Francisco Giants contributed with a double and a run in their 11-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What It Means
Dominic Smith was active in the Giants' 11-5 loss against the Dodgers. He hit a double, walked once, and crossed home plate for a run. This game added another hit to his season total, bringing him to 12 hits over 33 at-bats.
Smith's batting average holds at .364 with an on-base percentage of .395 through 10 games this season. In his last three games, he's maintained a .583 average, going 7-for-12 with two doubles and a home run.

Teoscar Hernandez
Los Angeles Dodgers • #37 • LF
Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández Homers in 11-5 Win Over Giants
Teoscar Hernández powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants with a home run, two RBIs, and two runs scored.
What It Means
Teoscar Hernández contributed significantly to the Dodgers' 11-5 win over the Giants with a homer and two RBIs. His recent hot streak includes hitting home runs in three straight games, boosting his season total to 13.
In his last three games, Hernández is hitting .364 with an impressive OPS of 1.643. On the season, his slash line stands at .267/.299/.516, with 58 hits and 50 RBIs over 56 games.

Michael Conforto
Los Angeles Dodgers • #23 • LF
Dodgers' Michael Conforto Hits Double in 11-5 Win Over Giants
Michael Conforto helped the Dodgers defeat the Giants 11-5, collecting a double, an RBI, a run, and a walk.
What It Means
Michael Conforto contributed to the Dodgers' 11-5 win over the Giants with a productive showing. Alongside a double and an RBI, he also scored and drew a walk, enhancing his on-base presence in the lineup.
On the season, Conforto's batting average sits at .173 with a .312 on-base percentage. Over his last 10 games, he has a .194 average and an OPS of .608, reflecting his recent form at the plate. Despite not currently being on a hitting streak, Conforto's advanced metrics show a SLG of .286 across his 63 games this year.

Max Muncy
Los Angeles Dodgers • #13 • 3B
Dodgers' Max Muncy Tallies Two Hits in 11-5 Win Over Giants
Max Muncy contributed significantly to the Los Angeles Dodgers' 11-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants with 2 hits, including a double, and scored 2 runs while drawing 2 walks.
What It Means
Max Muncy showcased patience at the plate against the Giants, reaching base four times with two hits and two walks. This performance added to the Dodgers' 11-5 win and helped maintain his on-base percentage at .366 for the season.
Across his last 10 games, Muncy is hitting .333 with an OPS of 1.022, illustrating his current hot streak. For the season, Muncy has nine homers and 35 RBIs in 66 games, maintaining an OPS of .786 overall.

Miguel Rojas
Los Angeles Dodgers • #72 • 3B
Dodgers' Rojas Hits Homer in Win Over Giants
Miguel Rojas launched a home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed 11-5 over the San Francisco Giants.
What It Means
In the Dodgers' victory over the Giants, Miguel Rojas made his presence felt with a home run and a run batted in. This homer marks his second of the 2025 season, contributing to his OPS of .572 over 42 games.
Rojas has hit safely in his last three games, boosting his recent batting average to .667 in that span. His season average stands at .223, with 21 hits in 94 at-bats, showcasing consistency at the plate.

Clayton Kershaw
Los Angeles Dodgers • #22 • SP
Clayton Kershaw's 7 Shutout Innings Lead Dodgers Over Giants 11-5
Clayton Kershaw delivered seven scoreless innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11-5 win over the San Francisco Giants, striking out five and earning the victory.
What It Means
In his recent outing against the Giants, Kershaw's command was evident, allowing just three hits and one walk. His performance lowered his ERA to 3.25 over 27 2/3 innings this season.
The Dodgers' offense supported him with 11 runs, cementing their lead early. Kershaw's five strikeouts added to his season total of 20 Ks, contributing to a K/9 of 6.5 across six starts.

Mookie Betts
Los Angeles Dodgers • #50 • SS
Mookie Betts Dodgers 2 RBIs In 11-5 Win Over Giants
Mookie Betts contributed a double, two RBIs, and a walk as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 11-5.
What It Means
Mookie Betts played a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Dodgers' victory over the San Francisco Giants, adding to his totals with a double and two RBIs. Betts also drew a walk, contributing to his on-base percentage of .352 for the season.
In 64 games, Betts is hitting .267 with an OPS of .769. His season totals include 66 hits, 9 home runs, and 35 RBIs, highlighting his consistency in the Dodgers' lineup.