Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history as first player with 50 homers, 50 steals

Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani became the first player to hit 50 or more homers and steal 50 or more bases during a single season in Major League Baseball history on Thursday.

In a jaw-dropping performance against the Miami Marlins during a 20-4 Dodgers victory at LoanDepot Park, Ohtani hit three homers, giving him 51 for the season, while going 6-for-6 with 10 RBI at the plate.

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