Shohei Ohtani hits 29th leadoff home run for Dodgers against Cubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit his 29th leadoff home run on August 5, 2026, during a game against the Chicago Cubs. This home run ties him for second place on the Dodgers' all-time leadoff home run list. Ohtani's blast gave the Dodgers an early 1-0 lead, although they ultimately lost the game. He also hit a two-run home run later in the game. With 11 leadoff home runs this season, he is on track to reach the record held by Mookie Betts in the near future. The Dodgers will look to end their six-game losing streak in their next game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- •Ohtani's leadoff home run gives him 30 for his MLB career.
- •He now claims sole possession of second place in Dodgers' leadoff home run rankings.
- •The Dodgers lost to the Cubs despite Ohtani's performance.
- •Ohtani has 11 leadoff home runs this season, just shy of last year's total.
- •The Dodgers aim to break a six-game losing streak against the Diamondbacks next.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Continues to Climb Dodgers Leaderboard With Leadoff Home Run
"Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 29th leadoff home run as a Dodger on Wednesday, ascending the Dodgers' all-time ranking.
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