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Ohtani Records 1,000th Major League Hit With Go-Ahead Homer, Strikes Out Season-High Eight

The two-way superstar extended to four innings in his longest outing since elbow surgery under a strict five-inning cap set by the Dodgers.

Aug 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Aug 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a double during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Ohtani launched a 440-foot, two-run homer in the third inning at Dodger Stadium to secure a 2-1 lead over the Cardinals, marking his 1,000th career hit.
  • He fanned eight batters over four innings, allowing one run and two hits in his season-long top performance on the mound.
  • Wednesday’s start was his eighth of the season after sitting out 2024 following elbow surgery.
  • Manager Dave Roberts reiterated that Ohtani will be capped at five innings in upcoming starts as part of the team’s cautious two-way workload strategy.
  • Ohtani became the third Japanese-born player to reach 1,000 Major League hits, joining Ichiro Suzuki and Hideki Matsui.