Ohtani keeps rewriting the record books and passes the Bambino 
Shohei Ohtani is officially a one-man on-base machine. On Monday night, in the Dodgers’ blowout win over the Rockies (12-3), the Japanese star stretched his streak to 52 straight games. A single in the third inning was enough to cement third place in the Dodgers’ franchise history since 1900. The reigning MVP finished with a hit, two walks and two runs scored, proving once again that opposing pitchers still have no real answer for him.
Closing in on the Green and Snider marks
This is no ordinary record Ohtani has just taken aim at. By getting to 52 games, he has already moved past the career-best of the great Babe Ruth, who stopped at 51 in 1923. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts even pointed out the irony of seeing two of the game’s greatest all-around stars tied together in the record books. Now Ohtani has Shawn Green (53 games) and Hall of Famer Duke Snider (58 games) in his sights as he looks to take over as the Dodgers’ all-time leader.
The Rockies’ nightmare at Coors Field
If there is one team that would rather not see Ohtani again, it’s Colorado. The Japanese star has been relentless against the Rockies, reaching base in 35 straight games against them. Even better for him, he is now riding a 20-game streak with at least one hit at Coors Field. Earlier this year, he had already broken the mark held by his countryman Ichiro Suzuki to claim the all-time record for a player born in Japan.
The MLB record, held by Ted Williams at 84 games, is still a long way off. But with the form Ohtani is in, nothing looks out of reach. Keep an eye on his next outing to see if he can match Shawn Green in his very next appearance.
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