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Roberts kidded Ohtani about gifting him when the modest record was inevitably broken, and the new Dodgers slugger obliged with the toy.

Every time the Dodgers slugger hits a home run, reporters track down who caught the souvenir.

Unlike last year, when the former MVP slugger switched positions just weeks before opening day, Betts had the entire offseason to prepare his game.

The junior sluggers have combined for 48 home runs and 165 runs batted in, which leads all duos nationally.

Entering the night, both veteran sluggers had slumped through much of the season.