Shohei Ohtani stolen base streak ends at 36 in NLCS, caught for first time since July 22
Shohei Ohtani was caught stealing for the first time in nearly three months, ending a streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen base attempts
By BETH HARRIS
Published - Oct 14, 2024, 12:30 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:24 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers keep on winning in the playoffs, even without a bunch of home runs and stolen bases by Shohei Ohtani.
The Japanese star was caught stealing for the first time in nearly three months on Sunday night, ending a streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen base attempts.
The Dodgers routed the Mets 9-0. Ohtani was 2 for 4 with with a walk while scoring two runs and driving in another.
Ohtani was thrown out trying for second base by New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ final out of the second inning in the NL Championship Series opener.
