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Ohtani HBP Sparks Jokes About Acting

Shohei Ohtani was struck by a pitch to his right butt cheek during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, sparking a viral reaction and jokes about his dramatic reaction.

The Los Angeles Dodgers star shrieked after taking a 75 mph sweeper to his right butt cheek during Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. solvita.blog

Broadcasters and fans jokingly called the moment "performative" and "dramatic" for a hit on a "padded place." Despite the moment, Ohtani went 0-for-3 with a walk.