Shohei Ohtani reached 100 home runs with the Dodgers
The Japanese reached the historic mark, but Los Angeles fell 9-7 to the Pirates
Shohei Ohtani once again made his mark on the MLB. The Japanese hit his 100th home run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but even his great performance with the bat was not enough to prevent his team's loss 9-7 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Ohtani, who closed the day with a solo home run and two doubles, made history by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 home runs with the Los Angeles franchise. He did it in just 294 games, breaking Gary Sheffield's record, who had needed 399.
His home run was also his 46th of the season.
Pirates spoil the party in Pittsburgh
Although Dodger Stadium vibrated with Ohtani's mark, the Pirates took care of spoiling the celebration. Tommy Pham and Jared Triolo each drove in two runs, while Henry Davis hit a key single in the sixth inning to give Pittsburgh the lead back.
Triolo extended the lead with a two-run double with two outs, punishing an Angels' bullpen that could not contain the home offense. Bubba Chandler (2-0), considered one of the most promising prospects, got the win after pitching four innings of relief and allowing three runs.
The Dodgers tried to fight back. Teoscar Hernandez hit an RBI single and Andy Pages tied the game with his 24th home run, but the offense could not keep up. In the ninth inning, Dennis Santana allowed Ohtani's second double and issued a walk to Miguel Rojas, but then retired the next three batters to secure his twelfth save.
Clayton Kershaw also did not have the start he expected. He allowed four runs in the first inning, but recovered by holding the Pirates hitless for the next four. He finished his outing with five innings, four hits, and four walks.

