Dodgers' Ohtani steals second base, making it his 49th stolen base this season. Cubs' Suzuki and Red Sox's Yoshida each have one hit.

Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers steals second base in the first inning at Loan Depot Park (Photo by Keisuke Mizushima)

On the 18th, Major League Baseball games were held in various locations, and Dodgers’ Ohtani played as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter in the game against the Marlins in Miami. After hitting a single to left field, he stole second base in the first inning, bringing his total to 49 stolen bases this season. He is two home runs and one stolen base away from becoming the first player in history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases. With one hit in five at-bats, his team won 8-4.

Suzuki of the Cubs played as the third batter and designated hitter against the Athletics, with one hit and one RBI in three at-bats. The team lost 3-5. Yoshida of the Red Sox started as the fourth batter and designated hitter against the Rays, with one hit in four at-bats and a pinch runner sent in in the ninth inning. The team won 2-1.

The Brewers won their second consecutive National League Central Division title, in which the Cubs play, and became the first team to advance to the playoffs. (Kyodo News)