Ohtani Extends MLB-Best Streaks in Dodgers Win Over Blue Jays

Superstar two-way player continues to dominate on the mound and at the plate.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:57pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting Shohei Ohtani's pitching motion and batting swing broken down into overlapping planes of color, capturing the dynamic energy of his performance.Ohtani's two-way dominance continues to dazzle as the Dodgers superstar extends his MLB-best hitting and pitching streaks.Los Angeles Today

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani extended his MLB-leading hitting and pitching streaks in a win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Ohtani, who is widely considered the best player in baseball, continued his historic season by delivering another dominant performance on both sides of the ball.

Why it matters

Ohtani's ability to excel as both a starting pitcher and a power-hitting designated hitter is unprecedented in modern MLB history. His continued excellence is a major storyline for the Dodgers as they aim to win their third World Series title in as many seasons.

The details

Ohtani went 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run, extending his hitting streak to 23 games. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over 7 innings, lowering his ERA to 1.98 and extending his scoreless innings streak to 19. The Dodgers went on to win the game 5-2 over the Blue Jays.

  • Ohtani's hitting streak is now at 23 games.
  • Ohtani's scoreless innings streak on the mound is now at 19 innings.

The players

Shohei Ohtani

A two-way superstar for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani is widely considered the best player in Major League Baseball. He excels both as a power-hitting designated hitter and as a dominant starting pitcher.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers are the defending World Series champions and are off to another strong start this season as they aim for their third title in a row.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays are one of the top contenders in the American League, but they were unable to slow down Ohtani and the Dodgers in this matchup.

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What they’re saying

“Shohei Ohtani is simply on another level right now. I don't know how anyone can stop him when he's pitching and hitting like this.”

— Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager

The takeaway

Ohtani's historic season continues to captivate baseball fans as he dominates on both sides of the ball. His ability to excel as both a pitcher and hitter is unmatched, and he remains the driving force behind the Dodgers' quest for another championship.