Shohei Ohtani hits 300th homer in Dodgers' loss to Rockies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run during a game at Dodger Stadium on July 7. Despite Justin Wrobleski's solid seven-inning performance, the Dodgers lost 4-3 to the Colorado Rockies, hampered by defensive errors. Ohtani's milestone makes him the first Japanese player to reach 300 home runs in MLB history. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts continues to advocate for Wrobleski and reliever Tanner Scott as potential All-Star replacements amidst ongoing roster changes. Wrobleski's performance featured nine strikeouts and only one earned run allowed.
- •Ohtani becomes first Japanese player with 300 home runs
- •Wrobleski pitches seven innings, allowing one run
- •Dodgers commit crucial defensive errors in the eighth inning
- •Roberts lobbying for Wrobleski and Scott as All-Star replacements
- •Ohtani expected to pitch Friday against the Diamondbacks
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers defensive meltdown wastes Shohei Ohtani’s 300th home run in loss to Rockies
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani hits milestone homer, Justin Wrobleski makes All-Star case in Dodgers' loss
"Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run, but the Dodgers lost to the Rockies after two eighth-inning errors led to three unearned runs.
"Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th homer, Justin Wrobleski pitches seven strong innings, but defensive lapses lead to Dodgers' loss to Rockies.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 5:48 AMDodgers defensive meltdown wastes Shohei Ohtani’s 300th home run in loss to Rockies
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run, but the Dodgers lost to the Rockies after two eighth-inning errors led to three unearned runs.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 5:02 AMShohei Ohtani hits milestone homer, Justin Wrobleski makes All-Star case in Dodgers' loss
Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th homer, Justin Wrobleski pitches seven strong innings, but defensive lapses lead to Dodgers' loss to Rockies.
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