Ohtani Hits Little League HR in Dodgers’ 15-2 Rout Sport By lines May 17, 2026 Shohei Ohtani is back. The Dodgers star returned from a short rest and delivered five RBIs Saturday night. Los Angeles hammered the Angels 15-2, with Ohtani at the center of the chaos. A Little League Home Run for the Ages The signature play came in the middle of the game. Ohtani drove a ball deep into the outfield. The Angels struggled to corral it. Ohtani circled the bases. Umpires reviewed the play and confirmed the ruling: an inside-the-park home run. The chaotic sequence scored three runs. Angels broadcasters reacted in disbelief on the team broadcast. Fans labeled it a “Little League home run” within minutes. Ohtani finished with two hits and five RBIs. The Dodgers’ offense piled on from the first pitch, building a lead that never felt threatened. Los Angeles won by 13 runs in a one-sided rout. There is a deeper number behind Saturday’s performance. Ohtani’s season OPS stands at .828. Ohtani’s ERA as a pitcher sits at .818. The batting mark once again exceeds the pitching mark. Only a two-way player can produce that comparison. The last time Ohtani’s OPS topped his ERA, it became a talking point across baseball. Now it is happening again. Related Sports Coverage Gerrit Cole Hits 99.6 MPH, Nears Yankees Return Holmes, Fried, Snell Injured Ahead of Subway Series Schwarber First to 20 HRs in 2026, On Pace for 72 Sources: ESPN; r/baseball (highlight); r/baseball (OPS/ERA).
