Shohei Ohtani’s Hot Streak Helps Maintain Los Angeles Dodgers’ NL West Lead
Can the Los Angeles Dodgers maintain their lead in the NL West? With a thrilling series win against the Colorado Rockies, the Dodgers hold a 3-game lead over the Padres. Shohei Ohtani’s stellar performance, going 8 for 12 with 2 home runs and 4 stolen bases, has fans buzzing.
Explore the Dodgers’ dramatic 9th inning comeback, where Ohtani and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back home runs to clinch Sunday’s game. The episode dives into the NL West pennant race, the Dodgers’ playoff seeding strategy, and their postseason outlook. Will the Dodgers’ offense and pitching secure their path to victory?
Join us for an engaging discussion on the Dodgers’ journey and the key players shaping their season. Don’t miss out on these insights—tune in to discover what lies ahead for the Dodgers in their quest for success.
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0:00 Intro
0:02 Engaging with Locked On Dodgers Community
2:36 Shohei Ohtani’s Impact on the Dodgers
6:09 MVP Debate and League Separation
13:46 Dodgers’ Division Lead Dynamics
18:24 Standout Performances by Ohtani, Betts, and Kasparius
24:32 Dodgers’ Playoff Positioning
26:03 Dodgers’ Confidence in Winning the National League West
30:41 Dodgers’ Postseason Outlook
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28 comments
Shohei Ohtani will need two more home runs (55) to break Babe Ruth's record (54) to start a full season with a new team.
Shohei will be the second to win the MVP in both leagues.
60/62 this season but next season will be even more impressive as he becomes the founder of the 50/50/20 Club (20 wins pitching)
Blake Treinen was AWESOME in today's game! 👏
Rams won today 🙌
Ohtani also is spending most of his day doing pitching rehab and not focusing strictly on hitting.
bring back trevor bauer
I think he's going 55/60
Anyone else think Lux’s defense has been a lil sus this past week?
Great podcast 👍.
ohtani cooled down from 100000000degrees c to 99999999degrees C.
I get it.
Shohei looks like a shoo-in for NL Player of the Week, and probably Player of the Month for September, depending on the last 6 games. He leads all of MLB, not just NL, in RBI, HR, SB, SLG, and OPS in September so far.
I think your assessment is right on……..SHOHEI OHTANI is SUPERMAN and plays the best….MVP for sure
Ben Casparius brings law and order after yamablowto embarrasses himself again. Dodgers win a game to the worst team in NL.
If Ohtani ends up winning the MVP (which seems a little more than likely at this point), that would be an incredible achievement as a DH only this season. But if he ends up winning it unanimously then holy hell my mind would absolutely explode. 🤯
I’m late to the party! Only 4 players have ever won MVP with different teams; Bonds, ARod, Frank Robinson, and from when Jeff was a kid, Jimmie Foxx 🙂 They all did it with teams in the same league.
“Shohei Ohtani has done more for the Mets playoff chances than Francisco Lindor” 💀💀🤣🤣 I literally died here
People getting mad about almost losing to the Rockies aren't paying attention to their recent record. They won 2/3 against the Dbags, won 2/3 vs the Cubs and won 2/3 vs the Brewers this month.
Lindor who?
This guy is getting 700 mill to DH..a guy who doesnt care about the money? Why take so much then ? Its not like he is big pappi either. Great shape and he just sits..then swings 5 times a game.
DH shouldnt be eligible for MVP. When you sit that much yeah you should be getting HRs and steals.
Can Ohtani make the triple crown? Batting average, as of today:
Luis Arraez .318, Marcell Ozuna .309, Ohtani .301
Remember how Americans all thought Japanese players wouldn’t make it in MLB… when they all said they were too small, were too soft and break in the rigors of MLB season? The open racism of the good old boy system of MLB… I do… I remember when Ichiro hit MLB and commentators said he’d wash out… break down… he’s still in better shape then most his age and younger…
Hey man for some reason your podcast videos don’t pop up on your channel.
Yo! DODGERS Fans. Are you entertained? Bet nobody saw this coming. In his first year it seems like he's gained the trust and hearts of his teammates & fans. It's safe to say that Ohtani is now the face of the MLB & Dodgers.
Steve Sax should have an espn 30 for 30, or does Dodgers films have the equivalent already? He IS Dodger Blue. A fan favorite who was a spark plug, Lasorda's young whippersnapper and a character of comic relief due to being young. Great story of perseverance , and he is an even better human being. I really enjoyed experiencing his career.
They pumish the DH for not playing average defense even though only 3 DH have a WAR over 3. WAR loves the SS position, they have the most players with a WAR over 3.0 with 18. If Mookie Betts stayed at SS instead of moving back to RF would his WAR be higher? With Mookie in right, he has a lower WAR, but the Dodgers are a better team
Hit the like button for these sonsofbitches