"Having hit 54 long balls last year, Ohtani became the first player in Dodgers franchise history to slug 50 or more home runs in consecutive seasons. He also joined elite company by having back-to-back 50-homer seasons, as it's only been done by six other players in MLB history. Babe Ruth was the first to accomplish the feat, doing so twice, first from 1920-1921 and then again over 1927-1928."
"There are two bobbleheads on the base, one each of Ohtani taking a swing and delivering a pitch. Across the background are text displays of "50 HOME RUNS" and "50 STRIKEOUTS" along with the date to further highlight the moment Ohtani put himself in rare air. With 50 home runs and 54 strikeouts, Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to reach both of those marks in a single season."
"As a pitcher, Ohtani completed five no-hit innings before being removed because of the Dodgers' meticulous planning and handling of his progression. Ohtani finished with five strikeouts to give him 54 on the season. In the eighth inning, Ohtani hit a 430-foot home run that pulled the Dodgers to within 6-5. They tied the game before Blake Treinen allowed a decisive three-run homer in the ninth."
Shohei Ohtani reached 50 home runs and 54 pitching strikeouts this season, becoming the first MLB player to achieve both marks in a single season. He completed five no-hit innings Tuesday before being removed for workload management, finishing with five strikeouts to reach 54. In the eighth inning he hit a 430-foot home run to pull the Dodgers within 6-5; the Dodgers later tied the game before Blake Treinen allowed a decisive three-run homer in the ninth. Ohtani became the first Dodgers player with consecutive 50-plus home run seasons and joined a short list of players with back-to-back 50-homer campaigns. FOCO released dual bobbleheads showing Ohtani pitching and hitting, with background text reading "50 HOME RUNS" and "50 STRIKEOUTS" and the date.
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