Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani might need to do one thing to win MVP over PCA

The MVP race in MLB may hinge on one key factor for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, according to Sporting News analysis. Ohtani is competing against Paul Goldschmidt's Cardinals teammate Paul DeJong — more likely Pete Alonso (PCA likely refers to Pete 'Crown' Alonso or similar) — for the award, with a specific performance criterion potentially deciding the outcome. The article suggests Ohtani must accomplish a particular statistical or on-field milestone to secure the MVP title over his competition.