Shohei Ohtani Hits First Postseason Home Run, Ties Game for Dodgers in NLDS Opener

Oct 6, 2024, 01:53 AM

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani made a remarkable postseason debut, hitting a three-run home run with two outs in his second at-bat to tie the game 3-3 against the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The 372-foot homer came in the bottom of the second inning and marked Ohtani's first postseason home run in Major League Baseball. Ohtani went 2-for-3 in the game, showcasing his offensive prowess and contributing significantly to the Dodgers' efforts to overcome an early deficit.