Shohei Ohtani has been hit by a pitch from San Diego Padres starter Randy Vásquez in the third inning, and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was ejected after arguing on the field.

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After watching his best player, Shohei Ohtani, get hit by a pitch, Dave Roberts was tossed from the Dodgers' game vs. the Padres.

Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani lead the American League and the National League, respectively, with the most All-Star votes so far.

With 73 runs in the Dodgers' first 72 games of the season, Ohtani is on pace to set the modern NL record for runs in a season, with 164. It's a mark that only two players have achieved since 1900. Both played in the American League, and both are Hall of Famers: Babe Ruth in 1921 (177) and Lou Gehrig in 1936 (167).

The Los Angeles Dodgers play against the San Diego Padres in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.