Shohei Ohtani Starts Game 7, Contributes to Dodgers' Back-to-Back World Series Titles

Shohei Ohtani started Game 7 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, though his outing was cut short after allowing three runs in the third inning. Despite the shaky start, Ohtani's presence was part of the Dodgers' historic achievement of winning back-to-back World Series titles, a feat not accomplished by any MLB team since the Yankees' three-peat from 1998-2000. Ohtani, who signed a massive contract with Yamamoto, was honored for his overall impact on the team's success. He previously set a record by reaching base nine consecutive times across Games 3 and 4, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities throughout the postseason.