Overview

• Ohtani launched a solo shot off left-hander Yuki Matsui in the ninth at Petco Park for his 45th home run of the season.
• The Dodgers beat the Padres 8-2 to salvage the series finale after dropping the first two games.
• After circling the bases, Ohtani veered to high-five a nearby Padres fan in a Fernando Tatis Jr. jersey before joining his dugout.
• Manager Dave Roberts said the fan had heckled all game and called Ohtani’s response out of character, as teammates showered him with sunflower seeds and celebratory high-fives.
• The homer keeps Ohtani in a tight National League home run race with Kyle Schwarber, with outlets differing on whether it produced a tie or a shared lead.