Every time the Dodgers slugger hits a home run, reporters track down who caught the souvenir. "We're writing human-interest stories with Ohtani as a cover."

LOS ANGELES — In a game where Mookie Betts didn't play and Shohei Ohtani had just two singles, the Dodgers crushed the Yankees 18-2 on Saturday afternoon.

The Dodgers built a big early lead against the Yankees Saturday and with the game in hand, the three-time MVP seems to have lost interest.

Dodgers top prospect Dalton Rushing took an at-bat against Shohei Ohtani and went down on strikes. This week, he was behind the plate, where the young backstop was able to appreciate just how special it is to see Ohtani in competition mode on the mound.

Reigning MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani blasted historic home runs in the first inning as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers met in a rematch of last year’s World Series.

Dodgers top prospect Dalton Rushing took an at-bat against Shohei Ohtani and went down on strikes. This week, he was behind the plate, where the young backstop was able to appreciate just how special it is to see Ohtani in competition mode on the mound.

Dodgers teammates Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Kiké Hernández gave a behind-the-scenes look at Shohei Ohtani’s personality. Additionally, the MLB on FOX crew — Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz,