Ohtani’s Record-Breaking Performances
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Japanese star Shohei Ohtani continues to make history. In today’s 7-2 victory over his former team, the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani hit his 23rd home run of the season. This marked the second consecutive day he hit a home run of at least 450 feet (137.16 meters), setting a record in the Statcast era for Dodger Stadium.
Back-to-Back Monster Homers
Yesterday, Ohtani launched a home run estimated at 455 feet. Today, in the bottom of the third inning, he hit a two-run homer off Zach Plesac, with an estimated distance of 459 feet. This achievement makes Ohtani the first player since the implementation of the Statcast system in 2015 to hit home runs of at least 450 feet on consecutive days at Dodger Stadium.
Season’s Longest Home Runs
Among Ohtani’s 23 home runs this season, six have traveled at least 450 feet. Notably, on June 19th, he hit a 476-foot home run, the longest by any player in MLB this season. Ohtani’s ability to consistently hit long home runs underscores his exceptional power.
Impressive Recent Performance
With today’s performance of 1 hit in 4 at-bats, including a home run and a walk, Ohtani has hit six home runs in his last seven games. Over these seven games, he has posted an impressive slash line of .481/.588/1.259 (batting average/on-base percentage/slugging percentage), showcasing his dominant form at the plate.
Dodgers’ Offense Shines
The Dodgers tallied nine hits to score seven runs in today’s game. In addition to Ohtani’s contributions, Gavin Lux hit a decisive solo home run to start the bottom of the third inning. The 7th, 8th, and 9th hitters, Miguel Rojas, Lux, and Cavan Biggio, each had two hits, contributing significantly to the team’s offensive output.
Glasnow’s Strong Outing
Tyler Glasnow started for the Dodgers and delivered an impressive performance. Pitching seven innings, he struck out ten batters without issuing any walks, allowing only two hits and two runs (one earned). Glasnow secured his eighth win of the season, improving his ERA to 2.88, and further solidifying his role as a key pitcher for the Dodgers.
Conclusion
Shohei Ohtani’s recent power surge and record-setting performances continue to captivate baseball fans. His consistent ability to hit long home runs, combined with strong team support and solid pitching, makes the Dodgers a formidable team this season. (LODIBET)