Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani chases Triple Crown entering season's final weekend vs. Rockies
Sep 28, 2024
DENVER (AP) Shohei Ohtanis locked in at the plate, on the bases, for the NL MVP and now on the Triple Crown. Its been that kind of late-season surge for the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter whos already invented the 50-50 club. Ohtani went 4 for 5 in a 11-4 win over the Colorado Rockies to keep in the running for the Triple Crown. It also ensures hell be in the lineup the final two games. Heading into the weekend, Ohtanis leading the NL in homers (54) and RBIs (130). He raised his average to .309 on Friday, trailing only Luis Arrez (.314) in the batting-title race.The Rockies and Dodgers play at 6:10 p.m. Saturday and close the season with a 1:10 p.m. first pitch on Sunday.