Shohei Ohtani said he was "honored" to win his first World Series title after the Los Angeles Dodgers' series-clinching victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the Fall Classic on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old Japanese superstar signed with the Dodgers in December hoping to get a taste of postseason glory after six fruitless seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

Ohtani's quest for a championship paid off in spectacular fashion on Wednesday, as the Dodgers produced a stunning rally to defeat the Yankees 7-6 and clinch a 4-1 series victory.