Shohei Ohtani made Dodgers history Wednesday, homering for the fifth consecutive game to tie a franchise record. The two-way superstar’s first-inning blast off Minnesota’s Chris Paddack traveled 441 feet to center field.
Historic Power Surge
Ohtani joins an elite group of six Dodgers players to achieve this feat, including Max Muncy, Joc Pederson, and Hall of Famer Roy Campanella. His 37th homer of the season extended his NL lead and marked his 70th RBI.
| Dodgers HR Streak Club | Year | Season HR Total |
|---|---|---|
| Roy Campanella | 1950 | 31 |
| Shawn Green | 2001 | 49 |
| Matt Kemp | 2010 | 28 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | 2015 | 28 |
| Joc Pederson | 2015 | 26 |
| Max Muncy | 2022 | 21 |
| Shohei Ohtani | 2025 | 37 (and counting) |
Two-Way Dominance Continues
While Ohtani’s power surge grabs headlines, the three-time MVP continues progressing as a pitcher. He’s scheduled to throw four innings Monday in Cincinnati as he builds toward a full starter’s workload following elbow surgery.
Chasing More History
After Thursday’s off day, Ohtani will attempt to break the Dodgers record Friday in Boston. Only 11 players in MLB history have homered in six straight games, with Yankees slugger Aaron Judge being the most recent in 2024.
Ohtani’s .276 batting average and pitching resurgence make him a leading MVP candidate as the Dodgers push for another World Series appearance.
