Betts Hits MLB-Record 10th Leadoff Homer in First Half to Help Dodgers Rout Angels 10–5

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels slides safely into third base under the tag of third baseman Max Muncy (13) of the Los Angeles Dodgers for a triple with third base umpire Brian Walsh (120) following the action during the third inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2023. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES—The Dodgers ended the first half of the season with a bang.

All-Star Mookie Betts hit his 10th leadoff homer—tying the most in the first half in major league history—and Los Angeles homered five times for the second straight game to beat the slumping Angels 10–5 on Saturday night, July 8.