The Dodgers continued their undefeated run to start the season with a walk-off homer from Shohei Ohtani, on the reigning MVP's bobblehead night, to erase a 5-0 deficit against the Atlanta Braves. In a season that has already seen more than a few comeback wins, this was the most absurd.

But what some people might have missed was the subtle and amusing way in which Ohtani and the Dodgers decided to celebrate said walk-off. As Ohtani rounded third base and headed for the plate, he perfectly imitated the gesture he made in a commercial for a Japanese skincare company while Dodgers teammate Miguel Rojas gave him a Gatorade shower.

The Los Angeles Dodgers improved to 8-0 on Wednesday night thanks to a Shohei Ohtani walk-off home run against the Atlanta Braves. Ohtani has three homers so far this season.

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Shohei Ohtani flipped a game-ending home run to left-center field in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers kept their season-opening win streak alive by rallying from an early five-run deficit to earn a 6-5 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

Large lines wrapped around Dodger Stadium Wednesday afternoon as fans eagerly awaited the first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway of the 2025 season. Carlos Saucedo reports April 2, 2025. Details:

Expert recap and game analysis of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game from April 2, 2025 on ESPN.

Dodgers fans hoping to get a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead line up outside Dodgers Stadium hours before a late-afternoon home game against the visiting Braves.

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are not a serious team. In a good way. The Dodgers continued their undefeated run to start the season with a walk-off homer from Shohei Ohtani, on the reigning MVP's bobblehead night,