Shohei Ohtani Inches Closer to Historic Record with 49th Stolen Base

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (30) made a significant impact in the game against the Miami Marlins, entering the starting lineup as the “No. 1 DH” and stealing his 49th base in the first inning.

This achievement brings Ohtani closer to the unprecedented record of “50 home runs and 50 stolen bases,” with his current stats standing at “48 home runs and 49 stolen bases.” The Dodgers secured a comfortable win with 11 hits and 8 runs, reducing their chances of winning the district championship to just 7 points.

Ohtani faced off against left-handed pitcher Weathers, who had previously no-hit him in three at-bats and two strikeouts in the May 8 game. However, in his first at-bat of the first inning, Ohtani reached base on a hit to left field with a 350-pound fastball.

The game took a dramatic turn on Betts’ first pitch, with Ohtani deciding to steal second base. The catcher’s bad throw allowed Ohtani to advance to third base, but T. Hernandez’s free grounder resulted in an out.

This was Ohtani’s first stolen base in six games since the Cubs game on the 11th (12th Japan time), marking his 26th consecutive steal with an impressive success rate of 92.4%. His 49 stolen bases match the number set by Roberts during his playing days in 2006.

With this achievement, Ohtani continues to make history and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of baseball.