Shohei Ohtani hit his 28th home run of the season, setting an incredible record in MLB, as the Dodgers completed a sweep of the Rockies.

In the final game of the Los Angeles Dodgersversus Rockies series played on the 27th, Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 28th home run in the later innings, continuing to hold the title of National League home run leader. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw provided an excellent start, giving up just one run in six innings, which helped the Dodgers finish with a 3-1 victory, marking their fourth consecutive win and a series sweep over the Rockies.

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani

In the second inning, the Rockies took the lead as Brenton Doyle connected with Kershaw's 86.8 mph inside slider for a home run. In the third inning, the Dodgers quickly responded; after one out, Miguel Rojas hit a double, followed by a walk for Shohei Ohtani, and Mookie Betts added a timely hit to tie the game.

In the sixth inning, the Dodgers mounted another offensive push, with Betts leading off with a double into scoring position, and Freddie Freeman following up with a hit to score another run. Kershaw completed a perfect sixth inning before exiting the game. In the seventh inning, after two outs, Shohei Ohtani connected with Rockies right-hander Tyler Kinley’s 87.4 mph slider, hitting a home run to center field with an exit velocity of 107.8 mph and a distance of 419 feet, marking his 28th home run of the season and solidifying the win.

Game highlights

Kershaw started today, throwing six innings with 69 pitches, 41 of which were strikes, allowing only two hits, including one home run. He recorded five strikeouts and one walk, giving up one earned run, achieving a quality start and earning his fourth win of the season, while also reaching the milestone of 3000 career strikeouts, now at "M3."

Kershaw

Shohei Ohtani went 3 for 1 today, with his hit being a home run, and he also earned one walk. After the game, his batting average stood at .291, and his OPS was 1.025. According to data expert Sarah Langs, Ohtani has set a record by hitting 28 home runs in the Dodgers' first 82 games, surpassing Brady Anderson's 26 home runs from 1996, making it the most in MLB history; he also tied Duke Snider from 1955, sharing the record for the most home runs in the first 82 games in Dodgers history.