The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their fourth game in five attempts on Wednesday, falling 3-0 to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. The contest was decided by a three-run home run from Patrick Bailey in the seventh inning, which accounted for all the scoring. Los Angeles has struggled offensively in the opening two games of the series, producing just a single run.
Shohei Ohtani started on the mound and delivered an excellent performance, striking out seven across six scoreless innings. Through four outings totaling 24 innings, he has posted a remarkable 0.38 ERA.
Despite his pitching brilliance, Ohtani’s impact at the plate was minimal. He finished 0-for-4 with one strikeout, bringing an end to his lengthy on-base streak.
Historic streak places among Dodgers’ best
Ohtani’s streak reached 53 consecutive games, dating back to August 24 of last season. During that span, he compiled a .279/.399/.583 slash line and hit 16 home runs.
The 53-game stretch ties for the longest on-base run since the Dodgers relocated to Los Angeles in 1958 and ranks as the second-longest in franchise history overall. Only Duke Snider surpassed it with a 58-game streak in 1954.
Ohtani now shares second place with Shawn Green, who also reached 53 games in 2000. Other notable streaks in club history include Willie Keeler at 50 games and Ron Cey at 47.
Manager Dave Roberts highlighted Ohtani’s effort and consistency, noting how he continues to find ways to reach base even without being fully comfortable at the plate.
Where it stands in MLB history
Although impressive, Ohtani’s run does not place among the top 20 longest on-base streaks in Major League Baseball history. The all-time mark remains 84 games, set by Ted Williams in 1949 with the Boston Red Sox.
There have been 21 streaks of at least 55 games, meaning Ohtani’s 53 falls just short of that benchmark. The most recent longer streak was achieved by Orlando Cabrera, who reached 63 games in 2006 with the Los Angeles Angels.
Even so, the run underscores Ohtani’s ability to consistently contribute offensively over an extended period.
Current form and active streaks around the league
Following the hitless performance, Ohtani’s season numbers dipped to .258/.382/.472. While those figures would represent a standout campaign for many players, they fall below the .298/.397/.640 line he recorded during his three consecutive MVP-winning seasons from 2023 to 2025.
While his pitching has been outstanding, his rhythm at the plate has yet to fully return. Nonetheless, his recent streak highlights his continued influence as an all-around player.
With Ohtani’s streak concluded, the longest active on-base run in the league now belongs to Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers. He extended his streak to 27 games after drawing two walks on Wednesday.