Overview
- Ohtani, who was hit in the seventh inning Sunday against the Cardinals, laughed on his way to first base and was reported fine.
- St. Louis lefty Justin Bruihl hit him on the backside with a 75 mph sweeper, a slower breaking ball that moves across the zone.
- The SportsNet LA audio caught Ohtani’s loud reaction, and Joe Davis called it “a little dramatic” as Orel Hershiser noted it landed on “the most padded place.”
- Major League Baseball posted the clip on its official account, and the sound-driven moment quickly spread online.
- Batting leadoff as designated hitter, Ohtani finished the day 0-for-3 with a walk.