Shohei Ohtani consistently delivers big plays for the Dodgers, offsetting the absence of other star players and making the team a title contender.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani faced live hitters for the second time since he underwent surgery to repair his UCL in September 2023.

Aaron Judge struck first, as the Yankees right fielder clobbered a knee-high offering more than 440 feet to the batter’s eye in center field. Shohei Ohtani countered, driving the first pitch he saw into the bleachers in left center field for his major league-leading 21st home run and sixth leadoff home run of the season.