Shohei Ohtani Hitless in Return to Dodgers’ Lineup After Birth of Daughter in California

Shohei Ohtani Hitless in Return to Dodgers’ Lineup After Birth of Daughter in California
Los Angeles Dodgers' Miguel Rojas, left, and Shohei Ohtani chat after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-7 in a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
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ARLINGTON, Texas—Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts welcomed Shohei Ohtani back to his lineup Sunday, speculating that “dad strength” could lead to unprecedented exit velocity from the two-way star’s already imposing bat.

Instead, Roberts said Ohtani appeared “a little anxious,” going 0 for 3 with a walk in the Dodgers’ 1-0 win over the Texas Rangers.