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Shohei Ohtani's Walk-Off Grand Slam Secures 7-3 Victory, 40-40 Season for Dodgers

Aug 24, 2024, 02:12 PM

Shohei Ohtani made history with the Los Angeles Dodgers by achieving a 40-40 season, marking 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases. In a dramatic game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, Ohtani hit a walk-off grand slam, leading the Dodgers to a 7-3 victory. This performance made him the first Dodger to reach this milestone and only the sixth player in MLB history to do so. The game was tied 3-3 in the bottom of the ninth when Ohtani, with the bases loaded, delivered the decisive hit. His achievement is celebrated as one of the most remarkable in baseball history, further solidifying his status as a generational talent.