Shohei Ohtani of the MLB Dodgers achieved the historic record of “50 home runs and 50 stolen bases” in the game against the Marlins on the 19th, while also accomplishing multiple other records for the first time in history. Photographed in Miami, Florida on the 19th (2024, Reuters/USA TODAY Sports)
[20th Reuters] – Shohei Ohtani of the MLB Dodgers achieved the unprecedented record of “50 home runs and 50 stolen bases” in the game against the Marlins on the 19th, while also accomplishing multiple other records for the first time in history.
In the first inning of that game, Ohtani stole third base, and in the second inning, he stole second base, bringing his season total to 51 stolen bases. Furthermore, in his fourth at-bat of the sixth inning, he hit a two-run homer to right field for his 49th home run, followed by a two-run homer to left field for his 50th in the seventh inning, and then launched his 51st three-run homer to right field in the ninth inning, demonstrating an overwhelming presence with 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 10 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases.
According to the official MLB website, this is the first instance in history of achieving three home runs and multiple stolen bases in a single game. It’s also the first time since the beginning of the 1901 league system that a player has recorded 5 or more hits, multiple home runs, and multiple stolen bases, and Ohtani is the first to achieve 5 or more extra-base hits (3 home runs, 2 doubles) along with multiple stolen bases in a single game.
Additionally, a player achieving 10 RBIs, 6 hits, 5 extra-base hits, 3 home runs, and 2 stolen bases in a single game is unique to Ohtani since RBIs became an official record in 1920.
Moreover, the Dodgers won the game decisively with a score of 20-4, securing their place in the playoffs for the 12th consecutive year. For Ohtani, this victory fulfilled a long-time goal after participating in 866 games during his time with the Angels, marking the longest span for an active player who has never appeared in the postseason.
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