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Ohtani's 53-Game On-Base Streak Tied, Dodgers Lose 3-1

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 53 games, tying Shawn Green for the longest Dodgers era streak.
Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani could be used as a designated hitter or moved in the lineup to protect his health.
Despite Ohtani’s seventh-inning single, the Dodgers lost 3–1 to the Giants after a three-run first-inning error cascade and a collision between Alex Call and Teoscar Hernández that produced a sacrifice fly.

History

Historical Context

Dave Roberts’ dilemma over using Shohei Ohtani as a DH echoes the 1973 experiment that introduced the designated hitter. That year American League owners approved the rule by an 8-4 vote, and Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees became the first DH on April 6, 1973. The universal DH adopted in 2022 now lets both leagues, including the Dodgers, employ the tactic.

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Story summary

Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 53 games, tying Shawn Green for the longest Dodgers era streak.
Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani could be used as a designated hitter or moved in the lineup to protect his health.
Despite Ohtani’s seventh-inning single, the Dodgers lost 3–1 to the Giants after a three-run first-inning error cascade and a collision between Alex Call and Teoscar Hernández that produced a sacrifice fly.

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