Dodgers Defeat Rockies, Ohtani Makes History

Shohei Ohtani continued his historic season by hitting his 52nd home run in a 6-4 victory for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Colorado Rockies, placing him just one home run shy of the MLB lead. Ohtani's milestone follows his record-setting achievement of becoming the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, which he accomplished just a day prior against the Miami Marlins. In the Dodgers' game, he went 3-for-4, contributing significantly to the team's playoff hopes. The Dodgers celebrated their playoff berth while maintaining a four-game lead in the NL West. While Ohtani's achievements have captured national attention, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is noted as a potential future contender for similar records upon his return from injury. Ohtani's remarkable feats have positioned him as a strong candidate for the National League Most Valuable Player award.