Postseason Pressure? ShoTime had it locked deep down! It’s clear that after joining the LA Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani has been anything but under the radar. Whether it’s his $700 million deal, wedding news, or stunning debut game, he’s dominating the headlines. The latest spotlight moment? The 30-year-old’s debut postseason win with the Dodgers against the San Diego Padres. In attendance to witness the thrill were Hollywood stars like Gabrielle Union, businesswoman, and late Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa Bryant, among many others.

The mother of five shared a close-up snap from the game on her Instagram Story. In the clip, the sound of the cheering crowd, nearly 53,028 strong, can be heard. Two more IG Stories from the philanthropist showed the LA Dodgers’ trophy case, glittering with Golden Glove awards. 

It was a big moment for the Dodgers who went into National League Division Series Game 1 in high spirits. Two LA Dodgers players, Miguel Rojas and Landon Knack, paid tribute to the LA icon, Bryant. Rojas donned the black and gold Lakers No. 8 jersey, while Knack sported a special T-shirt with Bryant’s face printed on it. Vanessa shared both tributes on her IG Story as well.

Dwyane Wade‘s wife, Gabrielle Union, was also in attendance and shared a selfie on her IG Story. She wasn’t alone. Her longtime game-day friend, Mia Wright, also joined her as well as seen from her IG story. The Miami Heat legend also joined in the celebration. He too couldn’t resist sharing a few more snaps from the game on his IG Story. But the night was all about the Japanese superstar.

Shohei Ohtani thrills the spectators with his game 

It was a big win for the Dodgers as they clinched a crucial victory. The team had the fans worried with a rough start. As their top pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up three runs in the first inning, the tension was evident. But then, the savior arrived just when they needed him most. 

“The stadium was electric, and I was just really able to enjoy the game today,” Ohtani spoke about his experience. As on most days, Ohtani was at his best. In the second inning, with two outs, he hit a home run that brought in three runs. The American League MVP in 2021 and 2023 winner seemed quite excited ahead of his dream game. 

While speaking of ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, the 30-year-old player said, “It’s always been my childhood dream to be able to be in an important game,” Ohtani said through an interpreter. So I think the excitement of that is greater than anything else that I could possibly feel.”

Earlier in February, the Japanese star took to Instagram to announce his marriage to Mamiko Tanaka. If Ohtani and the Dodgers keep playing like this, fans likely won’t have anything to worry about. 

Stay tuned for more such updates and join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.