Ohtani’s 54th homer comes after stealing 57th base to pass Suzuki for most by a Japanese-born player

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit his 54th homer of the season on Friday night against Colorado after earlier stealing base No. 57 to pass Ichiro Suzuki for the most in a single season by a Japanese-born player. Ohtani launched a towering three-run blast into the second deck at Coors Field in the sixth inning on a changeup from Colorado Rockies reliever Anthony Molina. Ohtani has a National League-leading 54 homers as he chases a possible Triple Crown.