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Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani hit a massive home run for the Dodgers on Tuesday nightLAPRESSE

Los Angeles Dodgers’ designated hitter, Shohei Ohtani, showcased his prodigious power yet again on Tuesday night, sending shockwaves through Nationals Park with a monumental blast that left spectators and teammates alike in awe.

Ohtani shows off with 450 foot bomb

Ohtani, renowned for his ability to launch baseballs into the stratosphere, unleashed a titanic solo homer against the Nationals’Jacob Barnes, solidifying his status as one of baseball’s most electrifying talents.

The Japanese’s four-baser in the top of the ninth when the Dodgers were already up 3-1 was the cherry on top of a successful outing for LA in the nation’s capital on Tuesday night.

The sheer force behind Ohtani’s swing propelled the ball at a blistering speed of 118.7 mph, making it the hardest-hit ball of the 2024 season thus far.

The solo homer reached a distance of 450 feet.

Dodgers center fielder, James Outman, struggled to find words to describe the spectacle, likening the trajectory of the ball to a “cruise missile.”

“That was absurd. That was just absurd,” remarked Outman, echoing the sentiments of many who witnessed Ohtani’s display of power.

The magnitude of Ohtani’s feat was not lost on his teammates, with third baseman Max Muncy marveling at the velocity and trajectory of the ball.

“The farthest top-spin ball I’ve ever seen in my life,” exclaimed Muncy. “To hit a ball in the upper deck with top spin is pretty impressive.”

Ohtani has a .364 batting average in 2024

Ohtani’s home run not only etched his name in the annals of Dodgers history but also reaffirmed his status as a force to be reckoned with at the plate.

Despite a relatively slow start to the season, Ohtani’s offensive prowess has been undeniable, with six home runs to his name and a batting average of .364.

Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Ohtani’s exceptional talent, drawing comparisons to power hitters like Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge.

“There’s not too many guys that can do that,” remarked Roberts, referring to Ohtani’s ability to generate power with such ease.

As the Dodgers continue their quest for supremacy in the NL West, Ohtani’s contributions loom large on the horizon.

The Dodgers, with a 14-11 record, will play game 2 of the series tomorrow afternoon before closing up the series on Thursday.