Ohtani TIES NL home run lead with HR 53, Dodgers come back against Giants

Shohei Ohtani continues to prove his worth on the diamond, connecting his 53rd home run of the season to tie for the top spot in the National League.This hit drove the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/mlb/team/_/name/lad/los-angeles-dodgers) to overcome an initial four-run deficit and secure a 7-5 victory over the [San Francisco Giants](/mlb/team/_/name/sf/san-francisco-giants).Ohtani tied [Kyle Schwarber](/mlb/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-phillies) of the [Philadelphia Phillies](/mlb/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-phillies) on the home run leaderboard, with an impressive 403-foot blast in the sixth inning.This was Ohtani’s 29th home run at Dodger Stadium this season, setting a new franchise record, surpassing his own mark of 28 from last year. The Japanese star finished last season with 54 home runs, on his way to his third MVP award and the first in the National League.

I think the home run title will be great. But I think it’s just a byproduct of taking good at-bats, and he’s playing to win. If a walk is needed and they don’t pitch to him, he takes his walks. And if they make a mistake, he makes them pay.

Roberts

In addition to the home run, Ohtani scored his career number 140 of the season.The outstanding season of the two-way player has generated praise from his teammates, who are nominating him for a third consecutive MVP award.

I haven’t looked at deep numbers or anything like that, but I think the MVP is Shohei. He pitches and hits. I think it’s obviously Shohei, in my opinion.

Tyler Glasnow

Max Muncy contributed a two-run homer in the first inning, bringing Los Angeles closer on the scoreboard (4-2). Michael Conforto also hit a home run and Tommy Edman drove in a run for the Dodgers, who, already qualified for the playoffs, achieved their fourth consecutive victory and lead the National League West Division by four games over the San Diego Padres, with seven games remaining to be played.The Giants are four games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card.Jack Dreyer secured the victory with a perfect ninth inning, achieving his fourth save of the season.