Shohei Ohtani has once again made history. The Los Angeles Dodgers star hit a home run for the fifth consecutive game on Wednesday, tying a long-standing franchise record. His powerful performance continues to impress fans across the baseball world.
With this achievement, Ohtani joins an elite group of Dodgers players who have managed to hit home runs in five games in a row — a rare and impressive feat.
Ohtani’s Monster Home Run Sparks Dodgers Comeback
Ohtani got the Dodgers started early by smashing a 441-foot home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Chris Paddack in the first inning. The homer came off a slow curveball and sailed deep to center field. Ohtani carried his bat down the line before flipping it — a signature celebration from one of the league’s most exciting players.
Even though he didn’t hit another home run in the game, Ohtani’s presence made a big impact. In a tense moment with two outs and the Twins leading, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli made the decision to intentionally walk Ohtani, putting him on base.
The move backfired, as Esteury Ruiz walked to load the bases, and Freddie Freeman followed up with a clutch two-run single, helping the Dodgers win 4-3.
Manager Dave Roberts Agrees with Baldelli’s Call
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts backed Baldelli’s decision to walk Ohtani. “He’s got five in a row now, which is pretty impressive,” Roberts said. “He can hit anything — fastballs, curveballs — and he’s using the entire field.”
Roberts said he wasn’t surprised by the move. “It was the right decision. It just didn’t work out for them,” he added.
Ohtani Joins Dodgers’ Home Run Elite
This is only the seventh time in Dodgers history that a player has homered in five straight games. Ohtani now shares the record with Max Muncy, Joc Pederson, Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Kemp, Shawn Green, and Roy Campanella.
Ohtani now leads the National League with 37 home runs. Along with that, he’s batting .276 and has driven in 70 runs this season. The three-time MVP continues to shine both at the plate and on the mound. He is also scheduled to pitch four innings on Monday in Cincinnati as part of his recovery from elbow surgery.
Can He Break the All-Time Record?
Ohtani will get his next chance to continue this streak on Friday against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. With Thursday being a rest day, all eyes will be on whether he can match — or beat — the MLB record for most consecutive games with a home run.
That record stands at eight games and is shared by legends Dale Long, Ken Griffey Jr., and Don Mattingly. Griffey Jr. was the last to do it back in 1993.
When asked if Ohtani could reach that mark, Roberts said: “If he has the same approach as this past week, then anything is possible. The Green Monster in Boston is short. Any strong fly ball can be a home run there.”
Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze baseball fans worldwide with his incredible talent. Hitting home runs in five straight games is a huge achievement, but the way he influences every part of the game — with his bat, speed, and soon his pitching again — is what truly makes him special.
As he heads to Boston, Ohtani will have the chance to write another chapter in baseball history. With his current form, don’t count him out.
