“Test him. Not for roids. But for being superhuman” - MLB fans react as Shohei Ohtani hits first Dodger home run in an All-Star Game since Mike Piazza
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani continues his incredible hitting streak as the Japanese phenom etched his name in history books in the 2024 All-Star game. An expectant crowd at Globe Life Field was wowed by a three-run homer by the National League DH in the third inning.
The 2024 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field got off to an electric start after rookie sensation Paul Skenes fanned New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge. However, the attention quickly shifted to Shohei Ohtani as the phenom took Tanner Houck deep for a three-run shot to give the NL an early lead.
MLB fans were amazed by Ohtani's incredible power.
"Test him. Not for roids. But for being super human," wrote a fan.
"The modern-day Babe Ruth Shohei Ohtani homers to give the NL the lead," praised another fan.
"The greatest hitter I’ve ever seen," an awestruck fan wrote.
Ohtani has had a phenomenal start to his Dodgers career and his latest home run saw fans make early shouts for an MVP title.
"Just give him the MVP now," wrote a fan.
The moonshot by Ohtani made him the first Dodgers player since Mike Piazza in 1996 to hit a home run in the Midsummer Classic.
"Shohei Ohtani is the first Dodgers player to homer in the All-Star Game since Mike Piazza in 1996."
Juan Soto, Jarren Durran turn things around after Shohei Ohtani's homer
The National League's lead didn't last long as Yankees superstar Juan Soto's two-run double off Logan Webb in the bottom third reduced to deficit to just a run. David Fry's RBI single in the same inning tied the game.
AL turned things around as Red Sox sensation Jarren Durran smoked a two-run homer off Hunter Greene in the fifth for a 5-3 lead. Meanwhile, Oakland Athletics' Mason Miller grabbed the headlines after fanning out Ohtani in the fifth. The young ace also registered the fastest pitch in an All-Star game after a 103.6 MPH rocket.