Shohei Ohtani Hits 100th HR, Dodgers Fall to Pirates 9-7
BREAKING: Shohei Ohtani has made MLB history, hitting his 100th home run with the Los Angeles Dodgers in record time, but the Pittsburgh Pirates stole the spotlight with a 9-7 victory on July 25, 2023. Ohtani’s solo blast came off pitcher Bubba Chandler and registered an astonishing 120 mph, marking the second-hardest hit homer of the season.
This milestone marks Ohtani’s 46th home run of the season and the hardest-hit ball of his career. Playing in just 294 games with the Dodgers, he is now the fastest player in team history to reach 100 home runs, surpassing the previous record held by Gary Sheffield, who achieved it in 399 games.
In a thrilling game that saw numerous lead changes, Ohtani’s historic moment was bittersweet. Just after his monumental home run, Teoscar Hernandez connected for a two-out RBI single, and Andy Pages launched his 24th homer to tie the game at 4-4. However, the Pirates regrouped, with Henry Davis reclaiming the lead with an RBI single in the sixth and Jared Triolo extending it with a two-out, two-run double.
Chandler, despite giving up three runs and six hits in four innings, secured his second win in just three major league appearances. In the ninth inning, with the score in favor of the Pirates, Dennis Santana managed to walk Miguel Rojas and allowed Ohtani’s second double, but he closed out the game by retiring the next three batters, earning his 12th save.
Meanwhile, Clayton Kershaw had a rocky start, allowing four runs and four hits in the first inning. The veteran pitcher rebounded, pitching five more innings without allowing another hit, demonstrating resilience despite the challenging start.
The game stirred intense emotions among fans and players alike, showcasing Ohtani’s exceptional talent and the Dodgers’ ups and downs. His achievement places him alongside legends Mark McGwire and Babe Ruth, who are the only players to reach 100 homers faster with a single team.
Looking ahead, baseball fans will be eager to see how Ohtani continues his record-breaking season and how the Dodgers will respond in their next match. Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on this developing story.
