# Shohei Ohtani Wins ESPY + Latest Knee Update | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

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Podcast: [Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flippin-bats-with-ben-verlander-3663614)
Published: 2026-07-17T21:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Shohei Ohtani's latest ESPY win has baseball fans debating one question: Was it the greatest single-game performance ever? In this week's This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, I explain why I believe the award was deserved, react to the debate surrounding Shohei's historic performance, and discuss why I think it belongs among the greatest games ever played. Plus: - Mike Tyson's hilarious reaction to learning Shohei is a man 😂 - The latest update on Shohei's knee after missing the All-Star Game - Whether Dodgers fans should actually be concerned - Shohei's dominant first half on the mound - His incredible power surge heading into the second half Let me know in the comments: What is the greatest single game performance in SPORTS HISTORY? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:13 Ohtani Wins Greatest Game ESPY 4:09 Shohei Knee Concern 7:38 Shohei First Half Stats 10:38 Was It The Greatest Game Ever? 12:05 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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