Shohei Ohtani snapped a 20-at-bat hitless streak with a timely single in the Dodgers’ game against the Giants on May 12 at Dodger Stadium. Batting leadoff as the designated hitter, Ohtani battled through a full count before fighting off a low changeup and driving a ground ball through the right side between first and second base. The hit brought in the game’s first run, giving the Dodgers an early lead. Ohtani’s previous hit came three games ago, and he had been struggling at the plate, going hitless in his last 20 plate appearances. The single marked a key moment for the two-way star, who has been a central figure in the Dodgers’ lineup this season.
