Shohei Ohtani hit a remarkable 450-foot home run, contributing significantly to the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The game featured a notable performance by Patrick Corbin, who pitched 5.1 scoreless innings for the Nationals, but their bullpen allowed four runs in the remaining innings. Ohtani's homer, described as hitting the ball 'to the moon' and likened to a 'cruise missile' due to its 118 mph speed, broke a previous record held by Hideki Matsui and is approaching Dave Roberts' Dodgers mark. The Dodgers' win also marked their second consecutive victory, improving their record to 14-11 and placing them first in the NL West. Alex Vesia recorded the win, improving his record to 1-2, while Evan Phillips earned his sixth save. Additionally, Lane Thomas suffered an apparent left leg injury during the game.
MLB: Shohei Ohtani homers for 2nd straight game in Dodgers' win https://t.co/C0pHF1suQq
Shohei Ohtani showcases the 'lightning in that bat' with hardest-hit homer of his career https://t.co/L7mq9UHmvB
Shohei Ohtani Hits 450-foot Homer into Second Deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers’ 4-1 Win https://t.co/x6c1XCysQg https://t.co/mCvMEj99mu
Shohei Ohtani hits 450-foot homer into second deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers' 4-1 win https://t.co/uzDkPonmZt
James Outman on Shohei Ohtani’s 118 mph home run: “It looks like a cruise missile. That was absurd.”
#DoyersWeeng to kick off the road trip in D.C.! #Dodgers 4 | 1 #Nationals HR: Shohei Ohtani WP: @Alex_Vesia (1-2) SV: @EvanPhillips36 (6) Ks: 5, Streak: 2W, Record: 14-11, 1st #NLWest #DodgersWin #LetsGoDodgers #LADvsWSH https://t.co/ThPRog8atk
Shohei Ohtani powers the @Dodgers to a series-opening win! https://t.co/dQvRVRoxtm
Dodgers 4, Nationals 1: James Outman comes up with game winner, Shohei Ohtani hits a ball to the moon - By: @ChadMoriyama https://t.co/wIusyI4i6H
#DoyersWeeng to kick off the road trip in D.C.! #Dodgers 4 | 1 #Nationals HR: Shohei Ohtani WP: @Alex_Vesia (1-0) SV: @EvanPhillips36 (6) Ks: 4, Streak: 2W, Record: 14-11, 1st #NLWest #DodgersWin #LetsGoDodgers #LADvsWSH https://t.co/pQUi9bjv8N
Final: Dodgers 4, Nats 1. Patrick Corbin gave them 5.1 scoreless, but the bullpen gave up 4 runs in 3.2 IP, including Shohei Ohtani's 450-foot homer off Matt Barnes. Lane Thomas suffered an apparent left leg injury on an awkward slide.
A rocket from Shohei. 😳 https://t.co/QK5VsSbnR9
BIG FLY FOR SHOHEI 450FT https://t.co/pIooG3m7pl
Shohei Ohtani took down 'Godzilla's' homer record. He's 'coming after' Dave Roberts' Dodgers mark https://t.co/Hl7OoZ5nhQ