San Francisco ends Dodgers’ 7‑game (Dodgers vs Giants) slide with 8‑7 win. Ohtani’s McCovey Cove homer, Edman’s spark, and rivalry context.
The Dodgers vs Giants rivalry is one of the oldest in baseball, dating back to New York days and now a fierce California showdown. With both teams battling in the NL West, the latest series at Oracle Park took on added weight before the All-Star break .
⚾ Series Recap – Dodgers vs Giants
Ohtani’s ‘splash’ two-run homer: Shohei Ohtani crushed a rare McCovey Cove shot—the Dodgers’ eighth ever—off Logan Webb, giving them a 2–1 lead.
Giants comeback: Willy Adames hit a solo homer and later a two-run triple in the fifth. Jung Hoo Lee added key RBIs.
Final score: Giants stole out an 8–7 win, snapping LA’s seven-game losing streak, the record since 2017
📊 Player Highlights
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers)
Delivered his 32nd homer of the season into McCovey Cove—only the eighth by a Dodger ever.
Tommy Edman (Dodgers)
Who is recently recovered from injury is moved to third base for this series.
Earlier homered on June 15 and has added consistency (.247/.283/.463 slash).
Willy Adames & Jung Hoo Lee (Giants)
Adames went 2-for-4 with three RBIs. Lee chipped in a triple and scored the valuable runs.
Logan Webb (Giants)
Starter went 5⅓ innings, six hits, six strikeouts, earned the magical win.
Double play ends it. Giants beat the Dodgers. 7 losses in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers
What a game
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) July 12, 2025
🔍 Tactical & Team Insights
Dodgers slump continues: The main injuries to Muncy, Hernández, Edman—have strained their depth, resulting in pressing performance issues may cause some issue.
Giants momentum: With this win, they are now trailing the Dodgers by just four games in NL West, vailing as a hot trend.
🔭 What’s Next & Predictions
Saturday’s duel: Shohei Ohtani is confirmed on Saturday match to pitch from the Dodgers’ final pre-break start—adding more intense match.
Betting outlook: FOX Sports gives Dodgers a 51–59% win chance and they are ahead; total runs projected over eight.
Trade buzz: Dodgers may look to strengthen the roster before the deadline, Giants’ strong run could influence moves too.