BREAKING: Shohei Ohtani has just launched his 100th home run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, achieving the milestone in record time. However, the celebration was short-lived as the Pittsburgh Pirates triumphed with a 9-7 victory on July 25, 2023, overshadowing Ohtani’s historic moment.
The Japanese superstar smashed a solo home run off pitcher Bubba Chandler, clocking in at a staggering 120 mph—the second-hardest hit homer in Major League Baseball this season. This marks Ohtani’s 46th home run of the season and the hardest-hit ball of his MLB career, according to ESPN Research.
In just his 294th game with the Dodgers, Ohtani has now become the fastest player to reach 100 home runs in franchise history, surpassing the previous record held by Gary Sheffield. For context, Ohtani took 444 games to hit 100 home runs with the Los Angeles Angels. Only baseball legends Mark McGwire and Babe Ruth achieved the feat faster with a single team.
The game saw a rollercoaster of events. After Ohtani’s historic homer, Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-out RBI single, and Andy Pages followed with his 24th homer, tying the game at 4-4. However, the Pirates retaliated in the sixth inning, with Henry Davis driving in the go-ahead run and Jared Triolo adding a two-run double to extend the lead.
Despite Ohtani’s incredible milestone, the Dodgers struggled defensively. Starter Clayton Kershaw gave up four runs in the first inning but managed to settle down, allowing no hits over the final four innings. In a nail-biting ninth, the Pirates’ Dennis Santana secured his 12th save, retiring the final three batters after allowing two hits, including Ohtani’s second double of the night.
As fans process the excitement of Ohtani’s achievement, the Dodgers must regroup quickly. The team’s next game could be crucial as they aim to bounce back from this disappointing loss while celebrating Ohtani’s remarkable feat.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops!
