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Dave Roberts Details Shohei Ohtani Reaction to Breaking HR Duck
TL;DR
Shohei Ohtani hit a home run after an 11-game drought, prompting a positive emotional response from manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani's performance energized the Dodgers' dugout.
Key points
- Shohei Ohtani hit a home run after an 11-game drought
- Dave Roberts noted Ohtani's emotional relief and joy
- Ohtani's performance energized the Dodgers' dugout
- He went 2-for-4 with a homer and a walk in the game
Shohei OhtaniLos Angeles DodgersSan Francisco Giants
May 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) acknowledges the Dodgers bullpen and runs the bases after hitting a one run home run against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Adrian Houser (not pictured) during the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani finally looked like himself again Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a homer and a walk, and manager Dave Roberts described the emotional change he saw in the reigning MVP afterwards.
Ohtani entered Tuesdayâs game on an 11-game streak without a home run, and has struggled to put the ball in play since the beginning of the month. After he hit a leadoff single in the bottom of the first, Ohtani stepped up again in the bottom of the third inning and cleared the left-center field wall with a 106 mph line drive.
âRelief,â Roberts said when asked what he saw from Ohtani in the dugout afterwards. âHe smiled, he laughed. I just think that heâs gonna feel good about the offensive side tonight. ⊠When your best player is doing what heâs capable of doing, it just adds that energy into the dugout and frees guys up a little bit, too.â
Despite Ohtaniâs return to form, though, the Dodgers still ultimately lost the gameâcausing even more worries about the offense.
Q&A
What did Dave Roberts say about Shohei Ohtani's home run?
Dave Roberts described Ohtani's reaction as one of relief, noting that he smiled and laughed after hitting the home run.
How long was Shohei Ohtani's home run drought before the game on May 12, 2026?
Shohei Ohtani had an 11-game streak without a home run before hitting one on May 12, 2026.
What impact did Ohtani's home run have on the Dodgers' dugout?
Ohtani's home run added energy to the dugout and helped free up his teammates, according to Dave Roberts.
What were Shohei Ohtani's stats in the game against the San Francisco Giants?
In the game against the San Francisco Giants, Ohtani went 2-for-4 with a home run and a walk.