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Funny moment: Shohei Ohtani does push-ups after stealing third base, sparking online buzz — "Is today chest day?"

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the final game of a three-game series at home, falling 5-13 to their city rivals the Angels. Despite the loss, Shohei Ohtani had a notable performance with two hits. He recorded his first hit in the bottom of the third inning. After getting on base, the following batter hit a single, allowing Ohtani to race from first to third, where he was held up. He then leaned onto the base and did push-ups. The broadcast clip spread on social media, with many fans joking, "Today must be chest day for Ohtani, right?"

In this game, Ohtani smashed a hard-hit single in the bottom of the third inning with an exit velocity of 112.3 mph, and added an infield single in the bottom of the seventh, tallying two hits overall. His batting average improved to .302, and his OPS rose to .939, placing him first in the National League.

After Ohtani reached first base with his first hit, the next batter, Freddie Freeman, followed with a right-side single to keep the rally going, allowing the speedy Ohtani to advance to third. At third base, he was held up by the coach, so he turned around, placed both hands on the base, and spontaneously did a push-up, surprising his fans.

That brief clip, shared on a fan page dedicated to Japanese MLB players, sparked discussion among fans. Some jokingly imitated Ohtani, saying, "Ohtani means he'll train whenever there's a gap in the game." Others commented, "That's the charm of a superstar — he attracts attention." One fan seriously noted, "That kind of push-up with elbows tucked in is really tough — I can't do it."

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