KEYPOINTS SUMMARY
- Shohei Ohtani smashes jaw-dropping home run in Dodgers’ 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
Let’s get one thing straight: Shohei Ohtani is not of this world.
On Saturday night — or technically, early Sunday morning — Ohtani lit up Atlanta’s 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 weren’t watching, we’re sorry. Because this was Shohei Ohtani in full superhero mode — 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 didn’t ease into the action — they detonated.
And leading the charge? You guessed it — Shohei Freaking Ohtani.
His monstrous blast in the first inning wasn’t just a home run — 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.
“We were waiting in the rain for HOURS,” one fan said, waving a soaked Ohtani jersey. “But that homer? Worth. Every. Second.”
A 10-3 Beatdown — and Ohtani Was Just the Beginning
After Ohtani opened the gates, the Dodgers’ 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 Atlanta’s big bats
The Dodgers are now 7-0 against the Braves this season — and unstoppable right now.
Roki Sasaki’s 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 Atlanta’s 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 — and nerves of steel.
“He was calm, cool, and totally locked in,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Delayed but Not Deterred: Rain Can’t Stop the Dodgers
The game was supposed to start at 7:15 p.m. It didn’t actually begin until 10:21 p.m. — 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 couldn’t stop this team.
“It was like Mother Nature was holding the gates until Ohtani could blast one into the clouds,” said one soaked fan behind home plate.
The game finally wrapped at 1:26 a.m., and fans were still screaming.
Ohtani Is Coming… Back to the Mound?!
Here’s 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 hasn’t faced hitters yet and isn’t throwing sliders, his velocity is already rising, and manager Dave Roberts says it’s “coming.”
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 That’ll Make You Say “No Way”
Let’s break down this madness with some mind-blowing numbers:
- Ohtani’s 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 — 0-7!
- The Dodgers’ run differential during this win streak? +42
- Roki Sasaki is now 1-1 and looking more confident every start
Up Next: Can the Dodgers Sweep… 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 night’s 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 — and Freeman stays hot — this might be over by the fifth inning.
Ohtani Home Run Dodgers Braves Game: A Moment for the Ages
Let’s just take a moment to appreciate what we’re witnessing:
- Shohei Ohtani, after elbow surgery, is leading the league in jaw-dropping moments
- He’s still only hitting, and yet he’s the most dominant force in baseball
- He’s prepping to return as a pitcher, while already leading the Dodgers offensively
This isn’t a comeback story. It’s not even a redemption arc.
It’s 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 — 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 don’t come around often.
Ohtani is the greatest. And the world just witnessed why.
