What happened: Shohei Ohtani hit the 300th home run of his Major League Baseball career. He reached the milestone by sending a first-inning sinker over the center field wall.
Why it matters: The achievement adds another historic marker to his unprecedented career trajectory. He is the first Japanese-born player to hit 300 homers in MLB history.
By the numbers: Ohtani reached the mark in his 1,121st career game, positioning him as one of the fastest players to achieve the milestone. He becomes the 170th player to join the 300-home run club.
What to watch: The slugger will look to add to his career totals as the second half of the 2026 season approaches.