Ohtani leads off with opposite-field homer, 300th career blast

No. 300 comes off the bat hot at 105 mph.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 111 min read

Shohei Ohtani leads things off for the @Dodgers with a homer to the opposite field 🔥 https://t.co/B4bNHy6euk Via @MLB on X

What happened: Shohei Ohtani opened the game with a home run to the opposite field against Eduardo Rodriguez, his 21st of the season and the 300th of his MLB career. Statcast had the ball at 105 mph exit velocity, a 29-degree launch angle and a 381-foot carry off a 92.3 mph four-seam fastball.

Why it matters: The homer padded the RBI total for a Dodgers club that entered at 61-33 and riding a one-game win streak, the best record in the Wire Report's tracked snapshot. It's the latest data point for the same Ohtani who was cleared for a Friday start before the All-Star break, underscoring his two-way workload this season.

By the numbers: HR #21 (season), HR #300 (career) — 105 mph exit velocity, 381 ft, 29° launch angle, off a 92.3 mph four-seamer. Dodgers enter 61-33 (streak W1, 5.3 runs/game scored); Diamondbacks enter 46-47 (streak W1, 4.2 runs/game scored).

What to watch: Dodgers and Diamondbacks continue play with Los Angeles looking to build on the early lead Ohtani provided.

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