Wed May 07 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Ohtani’s Miami Magic Continues: Dodgers Star Blasts Hardest Home Run of the Season

**MIAMI, FL** – Shohei Ohtani continued his improbable dominance at loanDepot park, hitting the hardest home run in MLB this year during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 7-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday. The blast, clocked at 117.9 mph, was Ohtani’s fifth home run in just six career games at the Marlins’ stadium, a venue that has yet to host a postseason game and often sees sparse crowds.

Despite the Marlins’ struggles and the typically low attendance at loanDepot park, Monday’s game drew a season-high weekday crowd of 15,395, a testament to Ohtani’s star power. The two-run homer, launched off Sandy Alcantara, gave the Dodgers a commanding lead. This latest performance adds to Ohtani’s already legendary history in Miami, which includes a record-breaking 6-for-6 game last September with three home runs and two stolen bases. Ohtani’s impressive .370/.433/1.000 batting line in Miami further underscores his unusual success at the park.

While Ohtani’s feats in Miami lack the dramatic context of his World Baseball Classic heroics or his historic September game, they nonetheless highlight the unique bond between the superstar and this otherwise under-attended stadium. The contrast between Ohtani’s performance and the Marlins’ struggles – evidenced by the vastly different attendance figures at their respective home games – serves as a stark reminder of the disparity between baseball’s financial powerhouses and struggling franchises. The Dodgers’ payroll significantly eclipses that of the Marlins, reflecting the vast difference in resources between the two teams. Despite this context, Ohtani’s focus remained solely on his performance, humbly crediting his success to both his skill and Alcantara’s velocity. His continued dominance in Miami only further solidifies his legacy as one of baseball’s greatest talents.

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