Shohei Ohtani’s Record-Breaking Night Propels 50-50 Achievement
It’s official-Shohei Ohtani has done something no one else in Major League Baseball has dared to even dream of. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar reached the elusive 50-50 milestone, making him the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. If that wasn’t jaw-dropping enough, he pulled it off while leading the Dodgers to an absolute drubbing of the Miami Marlins, cruising to a 20-4 victory. Yes, you read that right: 20 to 4. Ohtani wasn’t just along for the ride-he was the ride. On Thursday, Shohei Ohtani:
– Went 6-for-6 – Hit 3 home runs – Drove in 10 RBIs – Became the only member of the 50/50 club and the 51/51 club – Passed Shawn Green as the Dodgers’ single-season home run record holder – Clinched a playoff berth for the first time in his career pic.twitter.com/Sd1MZ4gVsL — Noah Camras (@noahcamras) September 19, 2024 A NIGHT FOR THE AGES Ohtani didn’t just sprinkle in greatness here and there; he completely took over the game like he had a cheat code. He went 6-for-6 at the plate, launching three home runs, slapping two doubles, and driving in 10 RBIs. That’s ten, as in double digits.
