오늘은 메이저리그에서 일본의 야구 스타 오타니가 19번째 홈런을 기록하며 단독으로 홈런 선두에 나선 소식을 전해드리겠습니다. 오타니는 클리블랜드 가디언스와의 원정 경기에서 첫 투구를 맞아 홈런을 쳐내며 팀의 공격에 크게 기여했습니다. 또한, 한국 선수 김혜성은 아쉬운 수비로 인해 교체되는 상황이 발생했습니다. 이제 구체적인 방법을 아래에서 확인해보도록 하겠습니다.

 

Ohtani Races to Sole Lead in Major League Home Runs

Ohtani’s 19th Home Run has finally arrived. LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani recorded his 19th leadoff home run of the season in the first inning of the away game against the Cleveland Guardians on May 27 (Korean time), hitting the first pitch from opposing starter Gavin Williams. With this home run, Ohtani rose to the sole lead in Major League home runs and set a remarkable record of hitting leadoff home runs in two consecutive games.

This home run marks Ohtani’s fifth leadoff home run of the season and his 17th leadoff home run since entering Major League Baseball. He became the fourth player in Dodgers franchise history to hit 19 home runs in just 54 games of the season. On this day, Ohtani contributed significantly to the team’s offense, going 1-for-3 with 3 runs, 1 RBI, and 2 walks.

Game Summary and Key Moments

• 1st Inning: Ohtani hits a leadoff home run (distance 121m) to score first
• 2nd Inning: Smith walks, advances to second on a balk, and scores on Pahes’ timely hit
• 5th Inning: Teoscar’s timely hit and Muncy’s sacrifice fly widen the score gap
• 6th Inning: Kim Hyesung scores, and Ohtani scores on Freeman’s timely hit
• 9th Inning: Smith hits his 5th home run of the season to seal the game

Starting pitcher Yamamoto Yoshinobu recorded 6 innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out 7, achieving his 6th win of the season (3 losses) and maintaining a league-leading ERA of 1.97.

Kim Hyesung Substituted After Defensive Error

Kim Hyesung started at second base, going 0-for-3 with 1 run scored. In the 2nd inning, he hit a ground ball that could have resulted in a double play but only recorded one out, and in the 4th inning, he committed a defensive error, leaving a disappointing mark. In the 6th inning, he reached base on an infield ground ball and successfully scored, but he was substituted for pinch hitter Rojas in the 8th inning due to the opposing left-handed pitcher’s appearance.

This error was Kim Hyesung’s second of the season, highlighting how defensive instability could negatively impact his chances in the starting competition. His batting average has dropped to .366, with an OPS of .858.

Dodgers Secure NL West Lead with 7-2 Victory Over Cleveland

 

With this victory, the LA Dodgers improved to 33 wins and 21 losses, solidifying their lead in the National League West. Cleveland’s José Ramírez extended his hitting streak to 19 games, but it was not enough to prevent the team’s loss.

Chris Taylor Signs One-Year Contract with Angels

Meanwhile, Chris Taylor, who was released by the Dodgers, has signed a one-year contract worth $760,000 (approximately 1 billion won) with the LA Angels, marking a new beginning. Taylor is a veteran with a diverse career, including World Series championships in 2020 and 2024, an All-Star appearance in 2021, and co-MVP of the NLCS in 2017.