Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are red hot in the early part of the season in their pursuit of another World Series championship.
Ohtani hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning for a 6-5 victory.
The defending champions remain undefeated to start the season after Ohtani helped lift the Dodgers past the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. The Dodgers become the first reigning champion to start the season 8-0, passing the 1933 New York Yankees.
Watch Shohei Ohtani hit walk-off home run in Dodgers’ win
Ohtani’s home run, his third of the season, came on the first pitch from righthander Raisel Iglesias.
His home run provided another reason for the fans to leave Dodger Stadium happy, after some had already arrived at the park early to receive their bobblehead of the Japanese superstar.
Shohei Ohtani stats
Ohtani has 10 hits in 30 at-bats with three home runs, 11 runs and 3 RBIs through the first eight games of the season for the Dodgers.
Dodgers’ next game
The Dodgers will begin a three-game series on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.