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Shohei Ohtani Makes History with 40-40 Season
Historic Night for Japanese Superstar
Shohei Ohtani etched his name into baseball history Friday night, becoming just the second player in MLB history to join the 40-40 club.
Walk-Off Grand Slam Secures Milestone
With the Dodgers trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Ohtani stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded. He then launched a towering grand slam into the left-field bleachers, sending Dodger Stadium into a frenzy.
First Dodgers Player to Achieve Feat
Earlier in the game, Ohtani swiped second base, marking his 40th stolen base of the season. This accomplishment makes him the first Dodgers player ever to achieve the 40-40 club.
Impressive Season Stats
Ohtani is batting .292 with a .992 OPS and has hit 40 home runs this season. He is also 15-8 with a 2.38 ERA as a pitcher.
Dramatic Conclusion
Ohtani's home run was the perfect ending to a historic night for the Japanese superstar.
Additional Highlights
- Ohtani is the first player since Alex Rodriguez in 1998 to join the 40-40 club.
- He is the first Dodgers player since Raul Mondesi in 1997 to steal 40 bases in a season.
- Ohtani's 40 home runs are the most by a Dodgers player since Adrian Beltre in 2004.
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