SAN DIEGO — When he was finished rounding the bases at Petco Park on Sunday, Shohei Ohtani made a detour on his return to the Dodgers’ bench.
Seated by the visiting dugout was a fan in a San Diego Padres cap and brown Fernando Tatis Jr. jersey. The spectator had spent most of the afternoon reminding Ohtani of how much he’d stunk in the three-game series.
Ohtani initiated a high-five with his tormentor, who playfully bowed in deference.
Manager Dave Roberts howled with delight. Teoscar Hernández showered Ohtani with sunflower seeds.