Shohei Ohtani Hits 40th to 43rd Home Runs, Leads NL as Dodgers Win with Snell’s 10 Ks and Mark 100th HR at Angel Stadium

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has continued his impressive 2025 MLB season by hitting multiple home runs, reaching key milestones and maintaining a strong hitting streak. On August 9, Ohtani recorded hits against veteran pitcher Max Scherzer and contributed to the Dodgers' comeback victory. He hit his 40th home run of the season on August 10 during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, marking his third consecutive season with at least 40 home runs and the fourth time overall achieving this feat. This milestone was reached earlier than the previous season by 12 games. Blake Snell pitched five shutout innings with 10 strikeouts in the same game, helping the Dodgers to a 9-1 win. Ohtani followed up with his 41st home run in a subsequent game, tying for the National League home run lead. He continued his power surge with a 42nd home run on August 12, his fourth time hitting home runs in three consecutive games this season, and marked his 100th career home run at Angel Stadium, his former home ballpark. On August 13, Ohtani experienced his first career triple play but responded by hitting his 43rd home run in the ninth inning against his former team, the Los Angeles Angels, giving the Dodgers the lead. This home run put him in sole possession of the National League home run lead and extended his current hitting streak to 11 games, the longest of the season. Despite Ohtani's efforts, the Dodgers suffered a walk-off loss to the San Diego Padres, who matched their win total. Throughout this period, Ohtani has demonstrated consistent offensive production, including multiple multi-hit games in August and several back-to-back home run games, maintaining his position as a top hitter in the league.