Shohei Ohtani's hitting form improves! Two hits in a single game extend consecutive on-base streak, Dodgers defeat Nationals 10-5

Following his first homer of the new season in the prior game, Shohei Ohtani again recorded two hits in today's away contest against the Washington Nationals, indicating his batting form is steadily warming up. He extended his consecutive on-base streak to 39 games, aiding the Dodgers in a 10-5 victory over the Nationals and achieving a second consecutive win.

In this game, Shohei Ohtani played as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter. During his second plate appearance in the second inning, facing Nationals starter Jake Irvin, he hit a single to right field and later scored thanks to Freddie Freeman's double.

In the fifth inning, Ohtani again connected for a hit. This marks his second instance this season of having multiple hits in consecutive games, while also pushing his consecutive on-base streak to 39 games, setting a new personal career record and the longest active streak. It is now only four games away from Ichiro Suzuki's record of 43 games set in 2009.

Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow pitched six innings allowing two runs, and the team continued its offensive momentum from the previous game, collectively racking up 16 hits and scoring 10 runs. Ultimately, the Dodgers defeated the Nationals 10-5, securing a two-game winning streak. The next game will feature "Reiwa Monster" Roki Sasaki as the starting pitcher.