Dodgers Offense Explodes in Rout of Blue Jays

LA Dodgers score 14 runs in series opener against Toronto

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:03am

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The Los Angeles Dodgers' high-powered offense continued its hot streak on the road, routing the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 in the series opener on Monday night at Rogers Centre. Catcher Dalton Rushing led the way with two home runs, while Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani also went deep for the Dodgers, who have now scored 27 runs in their first two games of the road trip.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' offensive outburst comes after a sluggish start to the season at home, where they scored only seven runs in three games against the Cleveland Guardians. The team's ability to quickly turn things around on the road highlights their potent lineup and the depth of their roster.

The details

Teoscar Hernández got the Blue Jays on the board first with a two-run homer in the opening frame, but the Dodgers responded with a four-run third inning, capped by a two-run shot from Freddie Freeman. Rushing then took over, belting solo homers in the seventh and eighth innings to finish with four hits on the night. Ohtani also added a solo blast in the sixth inning, extending his on-base streak to 41 games, the ninth-longest in Dodgers franchise history.

  • The Dodgers have scored in 22 of 36 innings on this road trip, including multiple runs in 12 different innings.
  • Four straight games scoring at least eight runs is one shy of the Dodgers franchise record, which was set in a five-game stretch from September 15-19, 2024.

The players

Dalton Rushing

The Dodgers' catcher had a career day, recording four hits, including two home runs, in the series opener against the Blue Jays.

Freddie Freeman

The Dodgers' first baseman added a two-run home run and a double, continuing his hot hitting on the road trip.

Shohei Ohtani

The Dodgers' two-way star hit a solo home run, his third of the road trip, and extended his on-base streak to 41 games, the ninth-longest in franchise history.

Justin Wrobleski

The Dodgers' starting pitcher settled down after a shaky first inning, allowing only two hits and one run over the next four frames.

Max Scherzer

The Dodgers' veteran starter left the game after only two innings and 36 pitches due to an undisclosed injury.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has won all three of his career games at Rogers Centre, will go for a fourth win in Toronto on Tuesday night against Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' high-octane offense has come alive on the road, scoring 27 runs in their first two games of this trip. This offensive outburst, led by the likes of Dalton Rushing, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani, highlights the team's depth and ability to quickly turn things around after a slow start at home.