Dustin May's 7 scoreless innings and a Shohei Ohtani home run powered the Dodgers to a 6-0 shutout win over the Giants on June 15, 2025. See the recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a perfect Sunday afternoon at Chavez Ravine, and the Dodgers delivered a performance to match. Behind a vintage, overpowering start from Dustin May and another offensive showcase from Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles dismantled the San Francisco Giants 6-0, securing a crucial series win and extending their lead in the NL West.
'Dustin set the tone for us today. His fastball command was outstanding and he kept their hitters off balance all afternoon.' - Dave Roberts
All eyes were on Dustin May, and he delivered his most dominant outing of the 2025 season. The flamethrower was simply untouchable, carving through the Giants' lineup for seven scoreless innings. Allowing just three hits and a single walk while striking out eight, May looked every bit the ace the Dodgers need. His sinker was diving, his cutter was sharp, and he commanded the zone with authority, lowering his season ERA to 4.12. It was the kind of performance that changes the complexion of a rotation and sends a message to the rest of the league.
While May was dealing on the mound, Shohei Ohtani was busy doing what he does best: crushing baseballs. Ohtani powered the offense, going 3-for-4 and falling just a triple shy of the cycle. He got the scoring started in the 3rd with a towering solo home run, his 25th of the year. He then broke the game wide open in the 6th with a two-run double that effectively put the Giants away. Ohtani's season line is now a staggering .338 with 25 homers and 61 RBIs. We are witnessing greatness on a daily basis.
It wasn't just the Ohtani show, either. Catcher Will Smith stayed red-hot, extending his hitting streak to eight games with a 2-for-4 day. His contribution was massive, a two-run double in the 6th inning that came right after Ohtani's and stretched the lead to 5-0. Over his last seven games, Smith is batting an incredible .467, proving he's one of the most dangerous hitting catchers in the game. When the top of the order is this locked in, the Dodgers are nearly impossible to beat.
This win wasn't just about bragging rights; it was a statement in the NL West race. The victory marks the Dodgers' sixth straight win, improving their record to a stellar 42-29. More importantly, it keeps them in first place, holding a one-game lead over the ever-present San Diego Padres. Beating up on a division rival to win a series is exactly what championship-caliber teams do. The bullpen was also lights out, securing the shutout and showing the team's depth.
With a fully healthy roster, a six-game winning streak, and their ace-in-the-making rounding into form, the Dodgers are firing on all cylinders. The team gets a well-deserved day off before kicking off their next series, carrying all the momentum from a dominant weekend. If this is a preview of what's to come this summer, the rest of the National League should be on high alert.
