US EditionShohei Ohtani Hits 100th Home Run with Dodgers as Los Angeles Stumbles Late in 9-7 Loss to Pirates
- On September 2, 2025, Shohei Ohtani reached the milestone of 100 home runs as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, despite the team falling 9-7 to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
- Ohtani's milestone came despite the Dodgers struggling against lower-ranked Pittsburgh, revealing ongoing issues with underperforming players amid a now healthier roster.
- Ohtani became the quickest player in Dodgers history to hit 100 home runs, achieving the milestone in just 294 games and surpassing Gary Sheffield's 399. His 46th homer of the season came in the form of a 120-mph solo blast against rookie pitcher Bubba Chandler.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani, saying, "I tip my cap to him," and expects more players to intensify their effort as roster competition increases.
- The game highlighted roster depth pressures as healthy players return, raising doubt over playing time for underperformers and foreshadowing tough decisions at key positions and the bullpen.
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