KEYPOINTS SUMMARY
- Shohei Ohtani smashes jaw-dropping home run in Dodgersโ 10-3 win
- The shot set the tone and electrified fans with standing ovations
- Dodgers extend win streak to 7 games and remain undefeated vs. Atlanta
- Freddie Freeman homered and drove in four runs
- Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki earns his first MLB win despite long rain delay
- Game delayed over 3 hours, starting at 10:21 p.m. and ending at 1:26 a.m.
- Ohtani also threw 35 bullpen pitches pre-game, eyeing his return to the mound
- Next up: Dodgers look to sweep the Braves again on Sunday night
Ohtani Home Run Dodgers Braves Game Becomes Instant Classic as Shohei Stuns Atlanta Crowd
Letโs get one thing straight: Shohei Ohtani is not of this world.
On Saturday night โ or technically, early Sunday morning โ Ohtani lit up Atlantaโs Truist Park with one of the most jaw-dropping, soul-snatching, dream-crushing home runs of the season, leading the red-hot Los Angeles Dodgers to a blistering 10-3 victory over the Braves.
If you werenโt watching, weโre sorry. Because this was Shohei Ohtani in full superhero mode โ and we may never see another like him again.
A Thunderous Homer Heard Around the League
After a brutal 3-hour weather delay, the Dodgers didnโt ease into the action โ they detonated.
And leading the charge? You guessed it โ Shohei Freaking Ohtani.
His monstrous blast in the first inning wasnโt just a home run โ it was a message. A statement. A cannon shot to the moon that had Braves fans gasping and Dodgers fans in full standing ovation mode.
โWe were waiting in the rain for HOURS,โ one fan said, waving a soaked Ohtani jersey. โBut that homer? Worth. Every. Second.โ
A 10-3 Beatdown โ and Ohtani Was Just the Beginning
After Ohtani opened the gates, the Dodgersโ offense exploded.
- Freddie Freeman put on a clinic with a 3-run bomb in the eighth
- The team piled up 12 hits, scattering Braves pitchers like confetti
- Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old flame-thrower from Japan, notched his first MLB win, going five strong innings and silencing Atlantaโs big bats
The Dodgers are now 7-0 against the Braves this season โ and unstoppable right now.
Roki Sasakiโs First Win: Japan to MLB Stardom Begins
Lost in the Ohtani home run frenzy (okay, barely) was the fact that Roki Sasaki got his first win in the big leagues!
Yes, the 23-year-old sensation from Japan, making only his seventh MLB start, went toe-to-toe with Atlantaโs offense and emerged victorious.
- 5 innings
- 6 hits
- 3 earned runs
- 1 unforgettable debut on enemy turf
Sure, he gave up a solo homer to Ozzie Albies, but Sasaki had support โ and nerves of steel.
โHe was calm, cool, and totally locked in,โ said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Delayed but Not Deterred: Rain Canโt Stop the Dodgers
The game was supposed to start at 7:15 p.m. It didnโt actually begin until 10:21 p.m. โ the latest first pitch in Truist Park history. And yet, it felt like prime time for Ohtani and the Dodgers.
Lightning, thunder, and soaked stands couldnโt stop this team.
โIt was like Mother Nature was holding the gates until Ohtani could blast one into the clouds,โ said one soaked fan behind home plate.
The game finally wrapped at 1:26 a.m., and fans were still screaming.
Ohtani Is Comingโฆ Back to the Mound?!
Hereโs the other shocker: Ohtani threw 35 pitches in the bullpen before the game.
Let us say that again: Shohei Ohtani, after elbow surgery, is ramping up for a return to two-way dominance.
While he hasnโt faced hitters yet and isnโt throwing sliders, his velocity is already rising, and manager Dave Roberts says itโs โcoming.โ
That means the greatest hitter in baseball might soon return to being its greatest pitcher.
Freddie Freeman: Still Crushing, Still Clutch
While Ohtani stole the show early, Freddie Freeman sealed it late.
With the game still in reach, Freeman stepped up in the eighth inning and unloaded a 3-run missile off Scott Blewett, putting the game to bed and reminding Braves fans what they lost.
He finished with four RBIs, just another day at the office for the former MVP.
Stats Thatโll Make You Say โNo Wayโ
Letโs break down this madness with some mind-blowing numbers:
- Ohtaniโs homer was his 11th of the season, and possibly the loudest
- The Dodgers have now won seven straight games
- Atlanta has not beaten LA this season โ 0-7!
- The Dodgersโ run differential during this win streak? +42
- Roki Sasaki is now 1-1 and looking more confident every start
Up Next: Can the Dodgers Sweepโฆ Again?
The Dodgers have already won this series. But can they sweep the Braves for the second time this season?
All signs point to yes.
- Sunday nightโs matchup:
- Dodgers send Dustin May (1-1, 3.95 ERA)
- Braves counter with Bryce Elder (1-1, 5.33 ERA)
If Ohtani plays like he did last night โ and Freeman stays hot โ this might be over by the fifth inning.
Ohtani Home Run Dodgers Braves Game: A Moment for the Ages
Letโs just take a moment to appreciate what weโre witnessing:
- Shohei Ohtani, after elbow surgery, is leading the league in jaw-dropping moments
- Heโs still only hitting, and yet heโs the most dominant force in baseball
- Heโs prepping to return as a pitcher, while already leading the Dodgers offensively
This isnโt a comeback story. Itโs not even a redemption arc.
Itโs the Ohtani Era, and we are LUCKY to be living in it.
Ohtani Home Run Dodgers Braves Game Was Pure Magic
Saturday night was supposed to be washed out.
Instead, we got a thunderclap from the heavens โ and Shohei Ohtani answered with a shot so loud, it echoed into Sunday morning.
The Ohtani home run Dodgers Braves showdown reminded us why we watch baseball. Why we wait through rain delays. Why we stay up until 1:30 a.m. screaming at the TV.
Because stars like this donโt come around often.
Ohtani is the greatest. And the world just witnessed why.
