Shohei Ohtani is known for portraying kind gestures towards his teammates and fans. From tipping his helmet to coaches and embracing opponent fans, Ohtani has done it all. Recently, the slugger was seen in a similar situation at Petco Park during the Dodgers vs. Padres showdown.
The Dodgers and Padres rivalry has worsened over the years. Fans have been throwing fists each time both teams clash. While both were playing their final game of the regular season, an incident occurred where Shohei Ohtani showed his kind gesture to a Padres fan.
As it turns out, a Padres fan was constantly heckling Dodgers players near the dugout. During the ninth inning, Ohtani crushed a home run, extending the team’s lead to 8-2. After rounding the bases, the slugger went right to the Padres’ heckler to greet him. The fan was surprised and bowed down to the Dodgers star.
Here’s a look at the video:
It’s not the first time Ohtani has been in such a situation, and it certainly won’t be the last. The Dodgers’ strong comeback after dropping two games against the Padres was impressive.
Shohei Ohtani Looks To Another NL MVP Season
Ohtani became the first player to win the NL MVP last year as a designated hitter. It was a huge milestone, and he hopes to win another NL MVP season this year. Ohtani is slugging .280 with 45 home runs and 84 RBIs. He’s been incredible at the plate, but his pitching has been subpar.
Many fans and analysts predict that Shohei Ohtani will not win the NL MVP due to his poor pitching. On the other hand, a strong competitor for the title is Kyle Schwarber. Both Ohtani and Schwarber are tied at 45 home runs in the league.
The Dodgers are tied with the Padres at 74-57 in the NL West. With the regular season coming to an end, it’s going to be a tight race to win the division title. Now that Shohei Ohtani’s back on the mound, the Dodgers are expected to use him in the postseason.
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