Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Achieves Unprecedented Milestone for Dodgers in August

Shohei Ohtani has made history with a remarkable performance in August, solidifying his status as one of baseball's elite players.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' star hit his 43rd home run and stole his 43rd base this season, becoming the first player in Major League Baseball history to achieve this milestone in a single season.

Ohtani didn’t stop there; he quickly added his 44th home run in the first inning of Saturday's game.

August was particularly impressive for him, as he recorded 12 home runs and stole 15 bases without being caught. This achievement is unprecedented, as no player has ever had a month with both 12 or more home runs and a perfect record in stolen bases per a post on X from OptaSTATS.

The Dodgers capped off the month with an explosive start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, as Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman hit back-to-back-to-back home runs to open the game.

This marked the first time in franchise history that the Dodgers began a game with three consecutive home runs, quickly putting them ahead 3-0.

Despite the early lead, the Diamondbacks fought back, taking the lead in a back-and-forth contest.

The Dodgers ultimately secured an 8-6 victory, thanks to key hits from Will Smith and Gavin Lux, along with a crucial sacrifice bunt from Kiké Hernández. Tommy Edman then delivered a two-run single, sealing the win for Los Angeles.

Ohtani's performance in August not only led the league in home runs and stolen bases but also made him the first player to lead both categories in the same month since Willie Mays did so in September 1956.

As the league prepares to announce the Player of the Month awards, it’s clear that Ohtani's contributions have been nothing short of extraordinary.