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Ohtani Makes MLB History, Rockies Top Dodgers

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · Fox Sports

Shohei Ohtani became the first Japan-born player to hit 300 home runs in MLB history, while the Rockies overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Dodgers 4-3.

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani reached a significant milestone on Tuesday by hitting his 300th career home run in MLB, becoming the first Japan-born player to achieve this feat. Before Ohtani, Hideki Matsui held the record with 175 home runs in his MLB career. catcrossgame.com

Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies staged a comeback against the Dodgers, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to secure a 4-3 victory. The win trimmed Los Angeles' lead as MLB's wins leader, though they remain the only team with 60 wins this season.

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