Ohtani drank a glass of eye mask in his mouth. It tasted good"

Sep 20, 2024

Ohtani drank a glass of eye mask in his mouth. It tasted good'
Sep 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts to a standing ovation from the fans after hitting his 50th home run of the season against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn ImagesYonhap News



"The champagne tasted good."

I was more pleased than I had achieved 50-50. Major League Baseball 'Superstar' Shohei Ohtani had a night full of joy.

Los Angeles Dodgers Ohtani hit 51 home runs and 51 steals in an away game against the Miami Marlins on the 20th (Korea time). On this day, Ohtani broke the 50-50 mark at once with six hits (three home runs) in six at-bats (three home runs), 10 RBIs, four runs and two steals, including three consecutive home runs. It is the first record in major league history in more than 100 years. In addition to surpassing in one game, he further increased his record with 51 home runs and 51 steals. On this day, Miami suffered a crushing defeat of 4-20 as the mound completely collapsed from the beginning.



But Ohtani had a better reason to be happy. It was a victory that confirmed his first postseason advancement after entering the Major League. The Dodgers were confirmed to advance to the playoffs for the 12th consecutive year. Ohtani's first major league debut.

Ohtani drank a glass of eye mask in his mouth. It tasted good'
MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to the media after a game against the Miami Marlins where he became the first MLB player to have at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season at loanDepot park on September 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Megan Briggs / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Ohtani transferred from the Nippon Ham Fighters to the Los Angeles Angels in 2018, but never made the postseason in his six seasons with the Angels. Despite having two major league players, Ohtani and Mike Trout, the Angels were underdogs. It was also a decisive reason why Ohtani, who had a thirst for victory, left the Angels and moved to the Dodgers.



After the game, the Dodgers celebrated the confirmation of their advance to the postseason and the entire team made a toast with champagne. Coach Dave Roberts gave a short speech and congratulated the team on reaching 50-50, saying, `Congratulations on Shohei,' and `This is the first step. Congratulations, everyone" he said hello.

Japanese media said, `Otani, who usually doesn't even talk about alcohol, drank a small amount of champagne in a glass at once," he reported. Ohtani, who underwent his second right elbow surgery on September 20 last year, celebrated his 50-50 and postseason advancement at Miami's Rondipo Park, where he remembers winning the WBC in just one year.



Ohtani drank a glass of eye mask in his mouth. It tasted good'
Sep 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers greet designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) after he hit his 50th home run of the season against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
After the game, Ohtani said in an interview with local reporters, "The difference is that it is a new record that is a little different from the records so far."He moved to the Dodgers this year, but he came to the new team and received a lot of support rather than pressure. I think that led to encouragement rather than pressure."

"I drank champagne at the team meeting" Ohtani said "It tasted good."I didn't hide my joy. "I have a chance to play in the first postseason," he said. I have to challenge myself to win the championship, but I think it was a good motivation."



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