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Ohtani won the 2024 National League MVP award, while Betts was named to his eighth All-Star team and took home his seventh Silver Slugger award. While both Ohtani and Betts saw their production dip in the postseason, the star duo did enough to help the Dodgers win their eighth World Series.
During the visit to the Pacific Palisades, Ohtani and his teammates shared their gratitude for the firefighters. The Japanese superstar, who usually speaks in his native language, delivered a heartfelt speech in English. "I just want to say thank you for your dedication," Ohtani said. "Thank you for your hard work. We appreciate it. Thank you."