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Giants Stun Dodgers 6-2; Ohtani Homers, Roberts Benched

5/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Giants catchers Harrison Bader and Eric Haase hit solo homers, turning a 2-2 tie into a 4-2 lead.
The Giants beat the Dodgers 6-2 on May 12, 2026, after Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed five runs, three solo homers, and eight strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.
Shohei Ohtani hit his first homer since April 26, after which Dave Roberts said he will not pitch in the final two games.

History

Historical Context

After trailing 3-0 in the 2004 ALCS, the Boston Red Sox—managed by Terry Francona and sparked by Dave Roberts’ steal and David Ortiz’s homers—won seven straight, becoming the first MLB team to overturn a three-game deficit and ending an 86-year “Curse of the Bambino.” Their 98-64 season then culminated in a World Series sweep, reshaping roster emphasis on clutch hitting and bullpen depth.

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Story summary

Giants catchers Harrison Bader and Eric Haase hit solo homers, turning a 2-2 tie into a 4-2 lead.
The Giants beat the Dodgers 6-2 on May 12, 2026, after Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed five runs, three solo homers, and eight strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.
Shohei Ohtani hit his first homer since April 26, after which Dave Roberts said he will not pitch in the final two games.

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