Shohei Ohtani put on a historic offensive display, hitting three home runs including a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to complete a 12-8 comeback victory for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.
Game Recap
Trailing 8-4 entering the seventh inning, the Dodgers mounted a furious rally capped by Ohtani's heroics.
- First HR: 2-run shot to right-center in the 3rd inning (428 feet, 112 mph exit velocity)
- Second HR: Solo blast to left in the 6th (441 feet, 116 mph — season-longest)
- Third HR: Walk-off grand slam in the 9th on a 3-2 slider (402 feet, 108 mph)
- Final line: 4-for-5, 7 RBI, 3 HR, 1 walk
Historical Context
Ohtani became just the 4th player in Dodgers history to hit 3 home runs in a single game and the first to end a game with a walk-off grand slam while already having two home runs. The performance raised his season totals to 8 HR and 23 RBI through 12 games, putting him on pace for a 108-HR season.
