Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is having a great season, and his recent performance against the Padres has been outstanding. The Boys in Blue had the advantage over the Padres throughout this season, and they continue to dominate.
The Dodgers—Padres rivalry keeps getting intense, with pitchers plucking opponent hitters. In Game 2, Dylan Cease hit Andy Pages, and things heated up. Game 3 was no different, as the Padres went out and hit Ohtani.
During the bottom of the third inning, Randy Vasquez threw a 94 MPH ball that caught Shohei Ohtani on his thigh. Dodger Stadium erupted with outrage, and fans took to social media to call out the team. Here’s a look at the video with some fan reactions from X.
“Padres are such bitches bro lol,” one fan wrote.
padres are such bitches bro lol
— unbothered (@ricky_184) June 18, 2025
“That’s the most intentional HBP in the last 15 years,” another fan replied.
That’s the most intentional HBP in the last 15 years
— Garrett (@garrettwpratt) June 18, 2025
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“100% intentional. The pitch before that just missed him,” one fan chimed in.
100% intentional. The pitch before that just missed him.
— thx (@thx6969) June 18, 2025
“Dugout should’ve been cleared. What a thug,” one fan said.
Dugout should’ve been cleared. What a thug
— Sinai (@SinaiNot) June 18, 2025
“There was certainly intent there. He’s not even hiding it,” one fan responded.
There was certainly intent there. He’s not even hiding it
— Francesco Raponi (@raponifrank) June 18, 2025
“Hitting Ohtani might start WW3,” another fan chipped in.
Hitting Ohtani might start WW3
— John Duke O’Neill (@johnduke7) June 18, 2025
I mean it was intentional…
— Clint Ross (@aetheriumjunkie) June 18, 2025
Vasquez clearly made sure Shohei wouldn’t be able to dodge that second pitch… pic.twitter.com/I84PgZZwux
— EverForeverLA (@H2Hizna) June 18, 2025
Dave Roberts Gets Ejected For Defending Shohei Ohtani
It’s natural for managers to come out and support their players, especially if it’s a superstar like Ohtani. After Dave Roberts believed the pitcher intentionally targeted Ohtani, he rushed out to confront the umpires.
Despite the umpires’ warning to both benches, things got out of hand. Roberts argued with Marvin Hudson, who appeared frustrated. Roberts lashed out, and Hudson was thrown out of the game.
After Game 2, Padres’ Manny Machado stated that the Dodgers have big stars that they could hit, and nothing was intentional. Shohei Ohtani continues his hot-hitting streak for the Dodgers, and he’s already started pitching for the team.
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