Ohtani Ties NL Home Run Lead with HR 53

Shohei Ohtani continues to prove his worth on the diamond, connecting his 53rd home run of the season to tie for the lead in the National League. This hit contributed to the victory of the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Francisco Giants with a score of 7-5, overcoming an initial four-run deficit. Ohtani tied Kyle Schwarber, slugger for the Philadelphia Phillies, with an impressive 403-foot hit to left field in the sixth inning. This was Ohtani’s 29th home run at Dodger Stadium this season, setting a new franchise record. He surpassed his own mark of 28 from last year, when he finished with a total of 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, a significant achievement that highlights his impact on the game. The two-way player’s outstanding season has led his teammates to support his candidacy for a third consecutive MVP award.

I haven’t looked at any 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

In the game, Max Muncy hit a two-run home run in the first inning, bringing Los Angeles closer on the scoreboard. Michael Conforto also contributed with a home run, and Tommy Edman hit a hit to break the tie, securing the victory for the Dodgers, who are on their way to the playoffs. The Dodgers have won four consecutive games and lead the National League West Division by four games over the San Diego Padres, with seven games to play. The Giants are four games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card, with the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks also ahead of the Giants. Jack Dreyer threw a perfect ninth inning, securing his fourth save of the season.