LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani's "Dad Strength" is finally beginning to kick in as the Dodgers slugger hit his first home run since the birth of his daughter to jump-start a 15-2 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday night.
"It was a good home run to get back on the board for this game," Ohtani said through an interpreter. "I haven't hit one since being a father, so it's a really nice one to be able to do that."
Whether it's myth or statistically proven fact, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is a firm believer in "Dad Strength," the theory that some players gain physical strength and stamina upon entering fatherhood.