Shohei Ohtani's Three-Run Homer Leads NL to 3-0 in All-Star Game, First Dodgers HR Since 1996

Jul 17, 2024, 12:57 AM

Shohei Ohtani made a significant impact in the MLB All-Star Game by hitting a three-run home run off Tanner Houck. This homer gave the National League a 3-0 lead in the third inning. Notably, this was the first home run by a Dodgers player in the All-Star Game since Mike Piazza in 1996. Ohtani's performance was highly anticipated, as he was the pregame favorite to win MVP with odds of +800 and had odds of +350 to hit a home run. His powerful hit traveled 400 feet into the right-center stands, marking his first career All-Star Game home run. Ohtani achieved this in his second plate appearance of the night, and the NL All Stars were the first team to score with odds of -140.