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Dodgers beat Mariners 8-4 to complete 3-game sweep

Shohei Ohtani steals 39th base of the season

By BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer
Published: August 21, 2024, 10:13pm
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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leads off of first as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert, center, looks back to first baseman Justin Turner, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leads off of first as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert, center, looks back to first baseman Justin Turner, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Photo Gallery

LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy’s three-run double highlighted a five-run fifth inning, Shohei Ohtani stole his 39th base of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.

Ohtani is just one stolen base and one home run away from becoming the fastest player in major league history to reach 40-40.

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