Shohei Ohtani Breaks MLB Record with Fastest 40-40 Season and Ends Game with a 105 MPH Grand Slam

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Shohei Ohtani breaks the MLB 40-40 record, reaching the milestone faster than any player in history.

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In just 126 games, Ohtani has surpassed Alfonso Soriano's 147-game record set in 2006.

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Ohtani’s 40th home run of the season was a dramatic 105 MPH grand slam, sealing a 7-3 victory for the Dodgers.

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The ball traveled 389 feet, ending the game in a thrilling walk-off moment against the Rays.

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Ohtani is now the sixth player in MLB history to join the exclusive 40-40 club.

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The Dodgers' superstar continues to rewrite baseball history with his record-breaking performances.

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Despite a challenging August, Ohtani remains a key offensive force with eight home runs in 20 games this month.

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Ohtani's achievement places him as the first Japanese player and the first Dodgers player to join the 40-40 club.

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With his record-breaking season, Ohtani is on track to possibly surpass 50 home runs by the end of the year.

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