In what might be a first in MLB history, the top home run hitter in the National League, in this case, Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber , went up to bat against the second-best home run hitter in the National League, Los Angeles Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani, who just so happens to be one of the best pitchers on a World Series team.

After taking care of Harrison Badder is short order at the top of the order, Kyle Schwarber, currently sitting at 53 home runs, took the plate against Ohtani, with the two sides having very, very different hopes for the at-bat.

The first ball, Schwarber fouled, knocking a four-seamer out of bounds. Then, Ohtani tried to bait Schwarber on the inside with a pair of off-speed pitches, both of which were called balls. Fortunately, Ohtani go

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