Shohei Ohtani

2024 - 9 - 12

Ohtani Reaches New Heights: The 50-50 Dream Is Alive!

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Shohei Ohtani is on the verge of an MLB milestone as he hits his 47th home run and steals his 48th base in a thrilling game against the Cubs! 🎉⚾️

Shohei Ohtani put on a show last night that had baseball fans buzzing as he helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a thrilling 10-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs. With his power and speed on full display, Ohtani launched his 47th home run of the season with a devastating swing, making it clear that he’s not just talented; he’s on track to accomplish something truly historic. The first inning was a home run bonanza, where the Dodgers cranked out four dingers, but it was Ohtani's stellar performance that truly stole the spotlight.

As if one jaw-dropping act wasn’t enough, Ohtani also showcased his extraordinary speed by stealing his 48th base of the season. That’s right—this guy is running the bases like he’s being chased by a rabid dog! Fans are starting to dream big as Ohtani inches closer to a coveted milestone: joining the exclusive 50-50 club, where players have hit 50 home runs and stolen 50 bases in a single season. The last player to achieve such a feat? It was the legendary Alfonso Soriano back in 2006, and Ohtani seems poised to be the next!

Tommy Edman also had a stellar performance, smashing two home runs of his own. It’s like the old saying goes: when it rains, it pours! But make no mistake, the spotlight belonged to Ohtani, whose dual-threat capabilities are redefining what it means to be a baseball superstar. The question on everyone’s lips: Can Ohtani keep this incredible momentum going? The Dodger Stadium crowd sure hopes so!

With Ohtani nearing what would be a record-breaking season, he continues to make history at every turn. To put this achievement in perspective, only a handful of players have reached the 40-40 club—40 home runs and 40 stolen bases. Shohei Ohtani could shatter expectations by hitting 50 home runs AND stealing 50 bases. Just imagine the number of baseball cards with this man’s name on it!

Did you know that Ohtani is not just becoming a household name in baseball? His ability to play as both a pitcher and a hitter places him alongside Babe Ruth in baseball folklore. As he strides into this historic territory, fans and players alike can’t help but hope for something magical in the season ahead! Whether you’re rooting for the Cubs or the Dodgers, enjoying Ohtani play is nothing short of an experience in baseball wizardry.

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MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani hits HR, steals base in win (WHBL News)

Shohei Ohtani led off with one of the Dodgers' four home runs in the first inning and Tommy Edman went deep twice in the game as host Los Angeles held off ...

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50-50 vision: Ohtani closer to history as LA outlasts Cubs (MLB.com)

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani wasted no time to set a new career high in homers. Ohtani pummeled a Jordan Wicks breaking ball in the first inning of ...

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Shohei Ohtani moves closer to 50-50 as Dodgers defeat Cubs (Los Angeles Times)

Shohei Ohtani homers and has a stolen base and Tommy Edman hits two homers (again) as Dodgers avert sweep by Cubs.

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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani logs 47th homer, 48th steal in win over Cubs (Kyodo News Plus)

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani reaches career highs with his 47th home run and 48th steal in a 10-8 win over the Chicago Cubs, inching closer ...

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Shohei Ohtani inches closer to MLB's first 50-50 season as Dodgers ... (CBS sports.com)

Two steps, really. Ohtani slugged his 47th home run of the season and stole his 48th base in the Dodgers' win over the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium (LAD 10, ...

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Shohei Ohtani homers, steals base to move closer to 50/50 in ... (FOXSports.com)

Shohei Ohtani recorded his 47th homer and 48th stolen base of the season in the Dodgers' comeback 10-8 win over the Cubs.

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Let Shohei Ohtani keep astounding you, plus the never-boring Mets (The Athletic)

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic's daily MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Shohei Ohtani is on the ...

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Atlanta Braves Need to Figure Out Shohei Ohtani to Save Playoff ... (Sports Illustrated)

Shohei Ohtani tore up the Atlanta Braves in their last meet up in May. They need to figure him out as the season depends on beating him and the Dodgers.

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani seems likely to reach 50-50 milestone ... (OCRegister)

Manager Dave Roberts was hoping Ohtani would do it during their final homestand, but with 47 home runs and 48 stolen bases already, history might be made ...

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's chases 50 home runs, 50 stolen bases (The Dallas Express)

The Japanese-bred superstar is closing in on the 50-50 club. Ohtani stands at 47 dingers and 48 stolen bases.

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