I actually watched the entire game and he was just incredible. Home run #49 went about 900 feet. Stolen base #50 should have been an out but somehow he snuck a foot into third base after being beaten by the throw.
But as I watched the end of the blowout, the Marlins brought in a position player to finish the last inning. And he gave up Ohtani’s third bomb of the night, #51 on the season. I presume Florida wouldn’t have allowed a position player to throw meatballs to Ohtani if #50 was on the line. At least I hope not. It wouldn’t have been a good feeling to see him get to 50/50 that way.
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