DENVER – Shohei Ohtani is on fire on the field, making a case for the NL MVP and now eyeing the Triple Crown.

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter had a spectacular game against the Colorado Rockies, going 4-for-5 with his 54th homer of the season and 57th stolen base in an 11-4 victory. This performance kept him in contention for the esteemed NL Triple Crown.

Ohtani’s impressive form has earned him a spot in the lineup for the final two games as he continues his pursuit of the Triple Crown.

Heading into the weekend, Ohtani leads the NL in homers (54) and RBIs (130) while also raising his batting average to .309. He is closely trailing San Diego’s Luis Arráez in the batting average race.

Teammate Chris Taylor described Ohtani as “locked in,” with the Dodgers benefiting from Ohtani’s incredible performance. Ohtani has been on a tear, with 24 hits in his last 34 at-bats, including doubles, homers, RBIs, and steals.

One of Ohtani’s remarkable achievements was stealing his 57th base in a single season, surpassing Ichiro Suzuki for the most by a Japanese-born player. He has now successfully swiped 34 straight bases, closing in on a franchise record.

Ohtani also ranks second in franchise history with 408 total bases. His exceptional play has drawn praise from opposing managers and teammates alike.

As Ohtani prepares for his first taste of postseason action, the Dodgers are excited to see how he will perform under playoff pressure. Ohtani’s experience and talent are expected to shine in the postseason atmosphere.

Stay tuned to witness Ohtani’s pursuit of the Triple Crown and his impact on the Dodgers as they gear up for the postseason.

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