Shohei Ohtani’s Scoreless Streak Ends After Setting New Record

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Shohei Ohtani’s Scoreless Streak Ends After Setting New Record

Shohei Ohtani’s Scoreless Streak Ends After Setting New Record

One of Shohei Ohtani's historic streaks ended Wednesday, but the other one rolls on.

Shohei Ohtani’s Scoreless Streak Ends After Setting New Record

One of Shohei Ohtani's historic streaks ended Wednesday, but the other one rolls on.

Shohei Ohtani's historic run of dominance on the mound finally met its match Wednesday night, but not before the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar etched his name even deeper into the baseball history books.

Facing the Toronto Blue Jays, Ohtani saw his remarkable scoreless innings streak snapped at 25.1 frames. The run scored in the third inning, but the damage was unearned, stemming from a walk, a passed ball, and an RBI double by Jesús Sánchez.

While the streak is over, its conclusion came with a monumental achievement. By reaching 25.1 innings, Ohtani officially set a new Major League Baseball record for the longest scoreless streak by a Japanese-born pitcher, surpassing the previous mark of 25 innings shared by Yu Darvish and Hisashi Iwakuma.

In a fascinating twist of history, that same 25-inning benchmark was also held by the legendary Babe Ruth—the iconic two-way player to whom Ohtani is most frequently compared. This connection only amplifies the significance of Ohtani's incredible run.

Despite the lone run, Ohtani delivered another masterful performance, finishing with a final line of one unearned run allowed over six strong innings. He worked efficiently, stranding key runners, including a crucial strikeout of Kazuma Okamoto on a blistering 100 mph fastball—a sign his arm is only getting stronger as the season progresses.

And for those wondering, Ohtani's other incredible streak remains very much alive. By drawing a walk in his first plate appearance, he reached base safely for the 43rd consecutive game, tying the legendary Ichiro Suzuki for the record among Japanese-born players. The two-way phenomenon continues to rewrite the rules of what's possible in the modern game.

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