Summary
Shohei Ohtani, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, surprised many by changing his usual routine before a crucial playoff game. Usually practicing batting in private areas, Ohtani took on-field batting practice, which seemed to help his performance in the National League Championship Series and could impact his play in the upcoming World Series.
Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is known for both hitting and pitching.
- He changed his usual pre-game routine by practicing batting on the field, which he does not typically do.
- This change came during the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
- His performance improved significantly in Game 4 after the change, with three home runs and ten strikeouts as a pitcher.
- Ohtani mentioned wanting to try things on the field that aren't possible elsewhere but did not specify what those things were.
- The Dodgers will play against the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series.
- Ohtani will only serve as a hitter in the first two games of the World Series, planning to pitch in Game 3 or 4.
