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**Summary:**

Shohei Ohtani hit his 45th home run of the season in Sunday’s game against the Padres. Instead of immediately joining his team in the dugout to celebrate, Ohtani went to high-five a heckling Padres fan wearing a Fernando Tatis Jr. jersey. Manager Dave Roberts revealed the fan had been heckling Ohtani and the Dodgers all game. The Dodgers went on to win the game after Ohtani’s home run, along with contributions from Freddie Freeman and Dalton Rushing.

**News Article:**

**Ohtani Homers, Then Hilariously Shuts Down Heckler with High-Five**

SAN DIEGO – Shohei Ohtani blasted his 45th home run of the season on Sunday, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres, but the real highlight came after he rounded the bases. Instead of immediately celebrating with his teammates in the dugout, Ohtani made a beeline for a Padres fan wearing a Fernando Tatis Jr. jersey.

The reason? That fan had been relentlessly heckling Ohtani and the Dodgers all game long, revealed manager Dave Roberts.

“Very annoying, as he’s in my right ear the entire game,” Roberts said.

But Ohtani, known for his calm demeanor, surprised everyone. After crossing home plate, the two-way superstar veered towards the fan, extending his hand for a high-five. A slightly sheepish Padres fan obliged, and Ohtani clapped him on the back before joining the Dodgers’ celebration.

“It was good to see Shohei initiate a high-five from him. That was great. That was fun. It was good for Shohei to show his personality,” Roberts added.

Prior to the home run, Ohtani had struggled in the series, going 0-for-10. His ninth-inning blast off Padres lefty Yuki Matsui not only broke his hitless streak but also tied him for the NL lead in home runs.

While Ohtani’s home run was the exclamation point, Freddie Freeman also had a big day, hitting two home runs, and Dalton Rushing added a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh.

But it was Ohtani’s interaction with the heckler that stole the show. As teammate Freddie Freeman put it, “I’m glad Shohei was able to give him a little something else to cheer about.”

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