Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, second from left, hits a solo home run as Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, left, and Braxton Fulford watch during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar blasted a 409-foot line drive to center on a 2-0 pitch for his 20th homer of the season. Center fielder Cole Carrigg could only watch it fly out.
Ohtani is the 170th member of the 300-homer club.
It was Ohtani's 31st career leadoff homer and seventh this season. He also homered in the Dodgers' 8-7 victory in 11 innings on Monday night to highlight a 3-for-4 performance.
Teammate Freddie Freeman bowed as Ohtani made his way back to the dugout.
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, left, heads to first for a solo home run as Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, center, and catcher Braxton Fulford watch during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches a foul ball go out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
