Shohei Ohtani and Cal Raleigh showed on Friday night why both superstars are in contention for the MVP awards in their respective leagues.

Ohtani struck out the side in the 1st, overpowering Jackson Chourio with a 100.3 mph fastball for punchout No. 1

An error by Tommy Edman ensured that Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette stayed on base instead of a potential double play. Alejandro Kirk then made the Dodgers pay by hitting a three-run shot to give the Blue Jays the lead! Andrés Gimenez then tacked on another run as he brought in Addison Barger. Major turn of events.

When will the Dodgers deploy the great two-way star, Shohei Ohtani, on the mound? Can Max Scherzer – who started Game 7 in the Washington Nationals’ 2019 championship, the last time baseball's ultimate game was contested - find one more star turn in his 41-year-old bones?

Shohei Ohtani made a fast start to the MLB postseason as he hit two home runs in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 10-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of their National League (NL) Wild Card Series.

The Sporting News tracked live scores, updates and highlights from Game 4 of the 2025 World Series. Here is what happened.

Shohei Ohtani had a historic performance in Game 4 of the NLCS. Where does it rank among the best moments of his career?

Meanwhile, on the mound, Ohtani just kept stomping on the Brewers. He finished with 10 strikeouts, three walks, two hits allowed and zero runs against one of MLB's peskiest lineups. He featured a seven-pitch mix, according to Baseball Savant, and topped out on that 100.3-mph fastball to Chourio. Even by itself, that's a star-level performance.

The Sporting News tracked Shohei Ohtani's start and overall stats from Game 4 of the World Series against the Blue Jays.

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani's net worth is estimated at $150 million as of 2025, fueled by his record-breaking $700 million Dodgers contract and over $100 million annually in endorsements. This innovative deal,

In this thrilling at-bat, witness the unmatched prowess of Shohei Ohtani as he faces off against Jose Altuve. With precision and mastery on the mound, Ohtani delivers pitches that leave Altuve genuinely struggling to connect.