Shohei Ohtani, the superstar slugger for the Los Angeles Dodgers, made his 30th home run in Dodger blue a memorable one during Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Ohtani's impressive feat came in the fifth inning when he drove a cutter from Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford a whopping 473 feet over the bleachers at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers went on to secure a 9-6 victory, with Ohtani's blast being one of six homers hit by the team. Ohtani expressed his satisfaction with the hit, stating that he got all of it at a good angle.
Fans in the area reported that the ball sailed between the pavilion roof and an advertisement sign in right-center field, ultimately landing on the walkway in the ballpark plaza. Despite not being able to see where the ball went, Ohtani's impressive homer left everyone in awe.
This season, Ohtani has been involved in seven instances of back-to-back home runs for the Dodgers. His powerful hit just missed joining a select group of players who have cleared the pavilion roof and hit a ball completely out of Dodger Stadium.
With a 116.7 mph exit velocity, Ohtani's homer was tied for the third-longest in the majors this season. His remarkable performance has left fans and teammates alike in awe, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praising Ohtani's exceptional talent and consistency.
Ohtani's 30th home run this season makes him the first National League player to reach this milestone. His impressive track record includes homering at least 30 times in each of the past four seasons, with a career-high of 46 in 2021 when he won his first AL MVP award.
Despite his incredible achievements, Ohtani remains humble and focused on continuing to deliver outstanding performances. His dedication and skill have solidified his reputation as one of the most talented players in the league, with fans eagerly anticipating his future feats on the field.
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