Ohtani Blasts 45th Homer, Silences Heckler in Dodgers' Win

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani crushed his 45th home run of the season, a 409-foot shot in the ninth inning that secured an 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres. The typically reserved Ohtani notably high-fived and had the last word with a persistent heckler who had been targeting him throughout the game for his hitless performance. This pivotal homer helped the Dodgers even the NL West race with 31 games remaining, with manager Dave Roberts and Freddie Freeman praising Ohtani's show of personality.