Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Hits 20th Home Run, Leading MLB Power Race

Shohei Ohtani continues to dominate Major League Baseball in the 2025 season, becoming the first player to reach 20 home runs and joining an exclusive group of Dodgers players to hit 20 homers within the team's first 55 games. His recent two-run homer against the Cleveland Guardians, which was his fourth opposite-field home run of the season, helped lead the Dodgers to a 9-5 victory and a series win. Ohtani's offensive prowess is highlighted by a .296/.396/.657 slash line, 33 extra-base hits, and 59 runs scored, making him a strong contender for his third consecutive MVP award. Notably, he has homered in three consecutive games for the 10th time since his MLB debut and has shown remarkable power and bat control, even on mistimed swings. His performance places him ahead of other top sluggers like Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts attributes Ohtani's success to his extraordinary margin for error at the plate. The Dodgers, now 34-21, look to continue their winning streak with Clayton Kershaw aiming for his first win of the season and nearing a career milestone.