Shohei Ohtani hits 300th home run as Dodgers fall to Rockies

Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run in the first inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Colorado Rockies on July 7, 2026. Despite Ohtani's milestone, the Dodgers lost 4-3 after their bullpen faltered in the eighth inning, allowing a 3-1 lead to slip away. Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski delivered a strong performance with seven innings pitched and nine strikeouts, but the bullpen collapse overshadowed his efforts. Ohtani's historic homer marked him as the first Japanese-born player to reach 300 home runs in MLB, further solidifying his impact in professional baseball.

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