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Ohtani HBP Sparks Jokes Over 'Dramatic' Reaction

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani took a pitch to his right buttock against the St. Louis Cardinals, sparking online jokes about the 'dramatic' nature of his reaction.

Dodgers broadcast booth and fans joked that Ohtani’s shriek was a bit much for a 75 mph pitch. 'That was a little dramatic,' said Joe Davis, while Orel Hershiser noted the hit landed on his 'most padded place.'

Despite the moment, Ohtani struggled at the plate, going 0-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's game. The slump coincides with a team-wide illness affecting the Dodgers, who face the Houston Astros next. grenadier.co.za