Shohei Ohtani inches closer to MLB history with 47th stolen base as 50-50 chase continues – Source: Imagn
Shohei Ohtani’s chase for the elusive 50-50 club (50 home runs and 50 stolen bases) got one base steal closer as the Dodgers’ two-way star registered the season’s 47th stolen base on Monday against the Chicago Cubs.
In the bottom of the third inning, Kyle Hendricks walked Ohtani after retiring Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor to start the inning. With Mookie Betts at the plate, Ohtani stole second off Hendricks. However, the steal couldn’t materialize in a run as the Cubs’ starter got through the innings unscathed as Max Muncy lined out to first to end the innings.
One steal closer. The 50/50 chase continues.
Shohei Ohtani’s current tally includes 46 home runs and 47 stolen bases. He is already the only member in MLB history to have reached 45-45 club in a season. And now whatever he’ll end up with will be the new benchmark for the MLB.
