Shohei Ohtani Lifts Dodgers to Historic 8-0 Start with Walk-Off Homer
Sarah Johnson
April 3, 2025
Brief
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain undefeated at 8-0, highlighted by Shohei Ohtani’s dramatic walk-off homer against the Braves, marking a historic start for the defending champs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on fire, and they seem in no rush to cool off anytime soon. On Wednesday night, the defending World Series champs improved their record to a jaw-dropping 8-0, thanks to Shohei Ohtani’s electrifying walk-off home run. The Dodgers edged out the Atlanta Braves with a 6-5 victory, securing the best season start ever by a defending champion.
"Overall, not just tonight, there is a really good vibe within the team," Ohtani shared through a translator after the game. "So I just think that’s allowing us to come back in these games to win." Let’s pause for a moment to appreciate the drama—this wasn’t just a win; it was a 399-foot shot straight into the history books. The reigning National League MVP is off to a stellar start, batting .333 with three homers and a 1.126 OPS.
Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy summed up the Ohtani phenomenon perfectly: "He keeps getting into these situations and moments where you’re expecting the unthinkable out of him and he rarely disappoints. That's really saying something." Rarely disappoints? More like never, Max.
It wasn’t a one-man show, though. Michael Conforto and Tommy Edman added home runs to the Dodgers' tally, while the Braves tried to fight back with notable performances from Ozzie Albies and Nick Allen. Despite their efforts, Atlanta remains winless at 0-7 this season, with five of their losses by just three runs or fewer. Ouch.
The pitching match-up wasn’t exactly a highlight reel. Dodgers starter Blake Snell lasted four innings, giving up five runs on five hits, though none of them were charged as earned. Braves starter Bryce Elder mirrored Snell’s stint, allowing three runs on three hits over four innings. This game was all about the bats, not the arms.
As the Dodgers bask in their historic start, the Braves are left searching for answers. But let’s be real: when the MVP steps up and smashes a game-winning homer, the script writes itself. Baseball doesn’t get much better than this.
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Editor's Comments
Shohei Ohtani is basically baseball’s version of a superhero at this point. The guy hits walk-offs like it’s just another day at the office. And can we talk about the Braves? Losing five games by three runs or fewer feels like the universe playing a cruel joke on them.
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