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Ohtani Breaks Slump With Monster Homer
3 Apr
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run of the year in the third inning.
- The home run helped spark a five-run frame for the Dodgers.
- Ohtani had been frustrated with his slow start at the plate.
Shohei Ohtani has broken his early-season offensive slump with his first home run of the year. The Japanese superstar connected for a 401-foot blast in the top of the third inning against the Washington Nationals. This pivotal hit ignited a five-run inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Prior to this game, Ohtani had expressed frustration with his performance at the plate, struggling through his first six games with a .167 batting average. Despite a high on-base percentage due to walks, he felt he wasn't making the necessary impact on pitches he should. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Ohtani's eagerness for hits.
The slugger even took the rare step of participating in on-field batting practice earlier in the week, indicating his concern over the slow start. With his first homer now recorded, the anxiety surrounding his offensive output may begin to subside as the season progresses.
