Ohtani Hits 2-run Homer and Scores Go-ahead Run on His Special Day in LA as Dodgers Beat Reds 7–3

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Los Angeles on May 17, 2024. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo

LOS ANGELES—Shohei Ohtani slugged a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied after blowing a 3–0 lead to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7–3 on Friday night.

Earlier, the Los Angeles city council proclaimed May 17 as Shohei Ohtani Day in the city for as long as the Japanese two-way superstar plays for the Dodgers. He signed a record $700 million, 10-year contract in December.