Shohei Ohtani closer to 50-50 mark as Dodgers sink Marlins
Shohei Ohtani got closer to the historic 50-50 milestone as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the host Miami Marlins 8-4 on Wednesday night. Ohtani stole his 49th base. He has 48 home runs this season as he attempts to become the first major leaguer to produce 50 homers and 50 steals in the same season.
The Dodgers (90-62) also slugged three homers. Enrique Hernandez hit a three-run shot, Tommy Edman blasted a two-run bomb and Will Smith’s solo homer clanged off the left field foul pole. Smith’s homer was his 19th, tying his total from last season. He has hit at least 19 in four straight seasons. Dodgers starter Landon Knack (3-4) pitched five scoreless innings of two-hit ball, striking out seven and issuing two walks.
Miami starter Ryan Weathers (3-6) made his first start since June 7 due to an injury to his left index finger. He lasted 4 1/3 innings, allowing eight hits and six runs (five earned). Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly pitched a scoreless inning in his first appearance since Aug. 30. He had inflammation in his right shoulder. Wednesday’s first inning was a mirror image as both leadoff hitters — Ohtani and Miami’s Xavier Edwards — singled, stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by the catcher. However, both were stranded.
