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‘I’ve never seen that before’ Clayton Kershaw left speechless by Shohei Ohtani’s incredible homer that soared over Dodger Stadium

Baseball — 07/22/2024

Following the 2024 All-Star break, the Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Boston Red Sox to extend their winning streak. During the game on Sunday at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani’s incredible rookie season with his new team reached an even greater peak.

In the fifth inning, the Japanese sensation took Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford’s fastball and launched a solo home run over right field. Ohtani’s home run traveled 473 feet and was recorded at 116.7 mph off the bat. The ball bounced in the stands and eventually found its way out of Dodger Stadium.

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Watching from the bench, veteran Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was left dumbfounded by the two-time MVP’s incredible solo home shot.

Kershaw responded as follows when asked if he has ever seen a ball hit like that at Dodger Stadium:

“No, I don’t believe so. That was really fantastic. I’m at a loss for words when a lefty goes up there, but some righties can definitely take them out that way. I have never before witnessed that.

The local supporters claimed that Shohei Ohtani’s 473-foot home drive in left center field went between the roof and the Daiso sign. At that point, it was moving quickly enough to cross the concourse and settle on the Centerfield Plaza walkway. This is where the ball and it flew through.”

With his solo home run, Shohei Ohtani, a $700 million acquisition from the Dodgers, became the first player in the National League this season to achieve 30 home runs, and he also became the second player in MLB, after Aaron Judge, the captain of the New York Yankees.

With his moonshot, Ohtani—who spent three seasons with the Los Angeles Angels—became the first Japanese superstar hitter to record 30 home runs in four straight seasons.

The Dodgers sweep the Boston Red Sox thanks to Shohei Ohtani.

The visitors came to the ballpark hoping to avoid a sweep, but the Red Sox jumped off to an early 2-0 lead. But the Dodgers answered right away, and by the end of the first inning, the score was 2-2.

After the first inning, the hosts launched an offensive, but the Dodgers rallied for six runs in a row by the fifth inning to take control of the game. The Red Sox bats put up a fight late in the game, but the Dodgers prevailed 9–6 to clinch the sweep.