Ohtani Joins Elite Company with 40th Home Run; Dodgers Rout Blue Jays
– In an explosive display of power, Shohei Ohtani connected on his 40th home run of the season last night, driving the Los Angeles Dodgers to a resounding 9-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium.
Ohtani’s Historic Feat
By surpassing the 40 home run milestone, Ohtani enters an illustrious group of Dodgers players who have achieved this feat in consecutive seasons. The exclusive club includes Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, and Shawn Green.
In his 117th game of the campaign, Ohtani set a new franchise record for the fastest player to reach 40 home runs.
Dodgers Dominate Blue Jays
The defending World Series champions never looked back after Ohtani’s blistering blast in the sixth inning. The Dodgers plated six runs that frame, capitalizing on a shaky outing by Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt.
Bassitt was undermined by a subpar performance from the relievers that followed him, with Yariel Rodriguez and Seranthony Dominguez surrendering six runs combined.
Blue Jays Struggle at the Plate
The Blue Jays mustered only five hits and one run in their second consecutive loss at Dodger Stadium. Shortstop Ernie Clement accounted for the team’s lone run with his seventh home run of the season, a solo shot off reliever Jack Dreyer in the eighth inning.
With the loss, the Blue Jays fall to third place in the American League East, three games behind the first-place Boston Red Sox.
Looking Ahead
The Blue Jays will look to salvage the final game of the series today, with Tyler Glasnow slated to start. Glasnow, recovering from a right shoulder injury, will make his 11th start of the season.
After their series against the Dodgers, Toronto will return home to face the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers.
Quick Takeaways
- Shohei Ohtani joins elite company with his 40th home run, becoming the fastest Dodger to reach the milestone.
- The Dodgers erupted for six runs in the sixth inning, leading to a convincing 9-1 victory.
- The Blue Jays mustered little offense, scoring just once in their two games at Dodger Stadium.
- The Blue Jays will face Tyler Glasnow in the finale, as he makes his 11th start of the season.
Did you know?
With his latest home run, Shohei Ohtani has now hit 40 or more home runs in four different seasons.
Pro Tips
For a chance to see Ohtani pitch and hit in the same game, catch the Dodgers’ next home series against the Seattle Mariners starting April 12.
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