The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday night to reclaim their title as the National League West division champions for the eleventh time in the previous twelve years. Since entering the major leagues in 2018, Shohei Ohtani has never experienced winning a division title.
Into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Dodgers were down two runs on San Diego, but a two-run blast by Will Smith tied the score. Later in the inning, Mookie Betts singled twice to give the Dodgers a three-run lead, and Ohtani broke the tie with an RBI single. In the eighth inning, Andy Pages hit a two-run home run to give the Dodgers more insurance. Ohtani’s wife Mamiko Tanaka and their cute dog Decoy were the only people with whom he shared the momentous day for the Dodgers and his career.
Fans’ hearts melted when they saw Ohtani, Mamiko, and Decoy on the field following the Padres game. “Oh my god, Mamiko is so beautiful and tall; we should definitely have her play basketball and beat Ohtani.” “The family Ohtani! With the Dodgers, Shohei, Decoy, and Mamiko celebrate winning the division title! I’m overjoyed that they could attend.” “Shohei Ohtani went straight to his wife, Mamiko, and their dog, Decoy, after the Dodgers won the NL West, staying focused.” “There is no cuter couple in the world than Shohei and Mamiko!” “Shohei Ohtani’s attempt at a selfie was entertaining for both him and his spouse. Looking forward to the last picture!” With three games left before the playoffs against the Colorado Rockies in an upcoming series at Coors Field, the Dodgers improved to 95-64 after defeating the Padres.