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Ohtani's Leadoff Blasts Approach MLB Records

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs on Wednesday, bringing his season total to 25 and 26.
  • One of his home runs was his 11th leadoff homer of the season, bringing him closer to a Major League Baseball record.
  • Ohtani also reached 29 career leadoff home runs, surpassing the previous Dodgers record and moving closer to Ichiro Suzuki's Japanese player record.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani continued his powerful hitting display on Wednesday, launching two home runs against the Chicago Cubs. His first blast, a leadoff homer in the first inning, marked his 11th of the season to start a game. This puts him on pace to challenge Kyle Schwarber's MLB record of 15 leadoff home runs set in 2024.

Ohtani's second home run in the eighth inning brought his season total to 26. He finished the game with three hits, three RBIs, and a batting average of .297, with an OPS of 0.953, leading the National League. His performance highlights his consistent offensive impact for the Dodgers.

Beyond his single-season achievements, Ohtani's leadoff home run was his 35th of his career, moving him within two of Ichiro Suzuki's record for Japanese players. Since joining the Dodgers, Ohtani has hit 29 leadoff home runs, now holding sole possession of second place in team history, just behind Mookie Betts' record of 32.

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