Ohtani Smashes Record, Gifts Porsches as Dodgers Sweep Braves
May 7, 2024![Ohtani Smashes Record, Gifts Porsches as Dodgers Sweep Braves](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/c561412d65f9338978c6710beaa074414d9979d9bec964ca19d92e247d619145d74c7c8afcf50966fccee4e52e1fee064cab10d7874c3e1d5d787ff55f724d2a.jpg)
Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs in a 5-1 Dodgers victory over the Braves, setting a new record for most homers by a Japanese-born player with a career total of 179.
Ohtani showed his generous side by gifting a toy model Porsche to manager Dave Roberts and a real Porsche to Joe Kelly's wife as a thank you for her role in his signing with the Dodgers.
The Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Braves, continuing their winning streak and solidifying their lead in the National League West.
Walker Buehler is poised to return to pitching for the Dodgers after a 22-month hiatus due to Tommy John surgery, expected to strengthen the team's rotation.
The Dodgers' strong performance and strategic player additions have increased their chances for a successful postseason.
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![The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani is just what the Dodgers ordered - Los Angeles Times](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/c561412d65f9338978c6710beaa074414d9979d9bec964ca19d92e247d619145d74c7c8afcf50966fccee4e52e1fee064cab10d7874c3e1d5d787ff55f724d2a.jpg)
Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2024
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani is just what the Dodgers ordered - Los Angeles Times![Plaschke: Shohei Ohtani has sweeping Dodgers dreaming of a different October - Los Angeles Times](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/c7f5be086e2fad3f33df47a7bbed1032de987daf32e8ca47eb2a504bd89df540bd1a3f7e84e15e6d9b7d4c6e94e3adc675786e1e703a7baa01425a7b40a9b827.jpg)
Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2024
Plaschke: Shohei Ohtani has sweeping Dodgers dreaming of a different October - Los Angeles Times![Ohtani breaks Roberts' Dodgers mark for most HRs by Japanese-born player](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/60f64b6cb7e9c7d9cd67b3b687233971bca38ab9b802a59eee818dfc75c88dacca6b8c6476802c720935d2433cbefb9522e9c4e849a17e4eb994c60d39301947.jpg)
ABC News • May 5, 2024
Ohtani breaks Roberts' Dodgers mark for most HRs by Japanese-born player![Shohei Ohtani punctuates Dodgers sweep of Braves with 2 home runs to tie MLB lead](https://cdn.brief.news/static/default-preview-images/4.png)
Yahoo Sports • May 5, 2024
Shohei Ohtani punctuates Dodgers sweep of Braves with 2 home runs to tie MLB lead