LOS ANGELES — Dodgers MVP Shohei Ohtani, who played with one healthy shoulder last year in the World Series, reminded everyone just what he can do this postseason when he’s healthy.

Ohtani jumped on Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene’s 100-mph fastball and sent it into the right-field pavilion, traveling 117.7 mph off his bat, to lead off the bottom of the first in Game 1 of the wild card series.

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It was Ohtani’s 56th homer of the season, counting the regular season, sending the sellout crowd into a frenzy.

If Ohtani keeps hitting like this, there may be no reason for him to take the mound Thursday in Game 3.

If the series ends in two games, Ohtani should be available to pitch Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Anthony Volpe reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of Game 1 against the Red Sox.

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Anthony Volpe reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of Game 1 against the Red Sox.

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Cubs players celebrate the Game 1 win over the Padres.

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Carson Kelly celebrates his home run in the fifth inning of Game 1 against the Cubs.

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Cubs catcher Carson Kelly rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of Game 1.

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Seiya Suzuki rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of Game 1 against the Padres.

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Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill slides into second base for a double in the second inning of Game 1 against the Cubs.

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Tigers players celebrate their Game 1 win against the Guardians.

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Tigers pitcher Will Vest reacts after recording the final out in Game 1.

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Umpires stand for “God Bless America” during Game 1 between the Guardians and Tigers at Progressive Field.

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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is congratulated by Javier Báez before being relieved in the eighth inning of Game 1 against the Guardians.

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Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter celebrates after hitting a double in Game 1 against the Guardians.

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Guardians manager Stephen Vogt hugs Tigers skipper A.J. Hinch before Game 1 at Progressive Field.

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