Shohei Ohtani Hits 1,000th Career Hit but Cardinals Rally to Defeat Dodgers 5-3 on August 6, 2025

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

St. Louis Cardinals Rally to Defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3

Shohei Ohtani reached a major milestone with his 1,000th career hit on a home run and set a season-high with eight strikeouts over four innings, but the St. Louis Cardinals overcame the Los Angeles Dodgers with a late-game surge to secure a 5-3 victory.

Jordan Walker Sparks Cardinals Comeback

Jordan Walker led the Cardinals offense with three hits, including a crucial RBI single off Alex Vesia that evened the score with two outs in the eighth inning. On that same play, an errant throw by rookie third baseman Alex Freeland allowed St. Louis to take a 4-3 lead.

Lars Nootbaar added to the Cardinals' lead with a run-scoring double off Brock Stewart in the ninth inning, helping to seal the victory for St. Louis.

Cardinals' Late Lineup Change Pays Off

Walker was a last-minute addition to the starting lineup, stepping in for Willson Contreras, who was sidelined by a stomach illness. The move proved decisive, as Walker delivered at the plate when it mattered most.

Bullpen Steps Up for St. Louis

JoJo Romero recorded the win by pitching a scoreless inning in relief, and Riley O’Brien notched his first major league save by recording the final four outs.

Ohtani's Strong Performance on Both Sides

Shohei Ohtani limited the Cardinals to one run and two hits in his eighth start of the year. He was particularly dominant in the fourth inning, striking out the side. Ohtani, who did not pitch in 2024 due to elbow surgery, returned to the mound and also delivered at the plate, launching a two-run home run in the third for his 39th homer of the season.

Dodgers Capitalize on Errors but Fall Short

Los Angeles added to their lead in the fourth inning when Andy Pages stole third base and scored on a throwing error by Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés. Despite taking an early lead, the Dodgers could not hold off the Cardinals' late-inning rally.

Game Highlights and Stats

St. Louis closed the gap in the sixth inning with an RBI groundout by Nootbaar. Both teams consistently put their leadoff hitters on base across multiple innings, showcasing their offensive prowess. Ohtani surrendered his first stolen base of the season when Jordan Walker stole second in the third inning.

Looking Ahead

The Cardinals will send rookie Michael McGreevy (3-2, 5.08 ERA) to the mound on Friday night as they host the Chicago Cubs, who are expected to start Matthew Boyd (11-4, 2.34 ERA). For the Dodgers, left-hander Clayton Kershaw (5-2, 3.29 ERA) is set to face Toronto’s Max Scherzer (2-1, 4.39 ERA), featuring a marquee battle between two members of the 3,000-strikeout club.

In summary

The St. Louis Cardinals mounted an impressive late-game comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3. Despite a historic night from Shohei Ohtani, who reached his 1,000th career hit and struck out eight, the Cardinals' timely hitting and Dodgers' defensive miscues proved decisive. As both teams look ahead to their next matchups, this game highlighted the resilience and depth of both clubs as the MLB season continues.

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