SHOCKING: Shohei Ohtani silences Yankees rally as Aaron Judge clash turns into a historic MVP showdown | MLB News
The calendar read May, but on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, the vibe was absolutely October. The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two of the best teams in baseball, were playing a crucial game. Two celebrities, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, were thrust into the spotlight. And both did not disappoint. Aaron Judge started the night with a huge home run, 446 feet into centre field. Then, Shohei Ohtani answered right away with a 417-foot homer of his own. It was the first time in baseball history that two current MVPs hit home runs in the same inning of a game.
Shohei Ohtani outshines Aaron Judge as MVP battle electrifies Dodger Stadium
The Yankees hit four home runs in the first three innings and had a 5–2 lead. But the Dodgers fought back. They scored four runs in the sixth inning and two more in the seventh to win 8–5. Yankees pitcher Max Fried, who came into the game with a perfect 7–0 record, gave up six earned runs, his worst this season. Shohei Ohtani was the star of the night. That gave him 15 homers in May, tying a Dodgers record that hadn’t been touched since 1985. He now has 22 home runs in the team’s first 57 games and is on pace to hit 63 this year.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, “When Shohei sees another MVP like Aaron Judge across from him, it brings out the best in him.” His teammate, Tony Gonsolin, added, “Every time Shohei comes up to bat, we expect something big.”Also Read: What Happened When Aaron Judge And Shohei Ohtani Faced Off In New York Yankees And Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Rematch
Fans and Aaron Boon call Shohei Ohtani vs Aaron Judge a classic game
Over 53,000 fans packed the stadium. Tickets for private suites were as high as $15,000. Hollywood stars were in the crowd. More than 100 reporters were in the press box. Yankees manager Aaron Boone called it a special night. “There were MVPs, All-Stars, and great players all around. The stars showed up.”Aaron Judge, who now leads the American League with 19 home runs, said it best: “This is why I signed here. To play in big games, in big moments.”The Yankees and Dodgers meet again Saturday night. And all eyes will be on Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. The battle isn’t over yet.
