Ohtani Hits 28th Homer, Makes MLB History

Shohei Ohtani made MLB history by hitting his 28th home run of the season during the Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Rockies, matching a feat last achieved by Willie Mays in 1954—28 homers and six triples in the first 80 games. Ohtani has recently gone 5-for-14 with three home runs and eight RBI in his last four games. His 419-foot homer was caught by Dodgers reliever Kirby Yates, becoming a viral moment. Ohtani led NL fan voting and earned a record fifth consecutive All-Star Game start as the National League’s designated hitter. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani will not pitch in the All-Star Game, but Ohtani continues to contribute both at the plate and on the mound as he returns from injury. His continued dominance makes him a frontrunner for another MVP-caliber season.