LOS ANGELES - Shohei Ohtani blasted a leadoff home run for the second day in a row, while Roki Sasaki battled through four innings in an up-and-down start Sunday for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 5-2 loss to the Texas Rangers.

Ohtani's first career matchup with Texas ace Jacob deGrom lasted just one pitch, with the four-time MVP launching a towering shot to the seats behind right center field to break the ice at Dodger Stadium.

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