Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers), a ‘superstar’ who was running toward the first 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in history, was hit in the left wrist by a pitch thrown by an opposing pitcher during a game. Fortunately, the examination results showed that he avoided a fracture.
On the 26th (Korean time), Ohtani started as the designated hitter in the home game against the Tampa Bay Rays of the 2024 Major League Baseball held at Dodger Stadium in California, USA, and recorded 0 hits and 1 run in 3 at-bats.
Ohtani’s bat, which had been hitting home runs for two consecutive days, faltered on this day. A dangerous situation even occurred at the end of the game.
In the 8th inning, with the score tied 1-1, Ohtani came out as the leadoff hitter, but was hit in the left wrist by a 91.8 mph (approximately 147 km) sinker on the fourth pitch thrown by opposing team’s Richard Lovedy.
Ohtani walked to first base for a moment, complaining of pain, and soon scored on Mookie Betts’ two-run home run.
Ohtani’s eight-game hitting streak also came to an end with the dizzying scene, and his season batting average fell slightly to .292.
After the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained that Ohtani’s X-ray results showed no major abnormalities, but warned, “He almost lost his breath. Fortunately, it was only to his forearm. It’s scary that this kind of thing keeps happening.”
Ohtani, who joined the Major League minimum of 40-40 games, is currently challenging 50-50. He has recorded 41 home runs and 40 stolen bases so far.
Ohtani, who joined the Major League Baseball’s minimum 40-40 club, is currently challenging 50-50. He added his 41st home run of the season on the 25th, recording 41 home runs and 40 stolen bases.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers defeated Tampa Bay 3-1 on this day and maintained their first place in the National League West with 78 wins and 53 losses. After a day of rest, Ohtani is scheduled to play a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles starting on the 28th.
(Seoul = News 1)
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2024-08-26 18:02:42