A big smile from Roberts... What if I miss one? The 'Plan B' is like this
Oct 28, 2024
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As a result, Ohtani is expected to be able to play in Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium at 9:08 a.m. on the 29th (Korea time).
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said in an interview in the press room of Yankee Stadium on the 28th, a day before Game 3 "Otani will play tomorrow. I talk to the training staff and expect that based on what I've been briefed on. If he says he's good enough to play, there's no reason not to be in the lineup."
Ohtani injured his left shoulder when his left hand strongly touched the ground while sliding in the seventh inning of Game 2 at Dodger Stadium the previous day. Ohtani, who stepped down with a stiff shoulder with a painful expression, was expected to be uncertain about his remaining World Series appearance.
However, Roberts is a left shoulder subluxation right after Game 2, and he has a good range of arm strength and movement. Ohtani expects to remain in the lineup for Game 3." It wasn't expected to be a major injury.
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Ohtani, who was left alone after the Dodgers' team left for New York after the game the previous day, underwent an MRI examination in LA a day later. The result is satisfactory.
Roberts said, `If the test results were bad, doctors would be busy, but there is no such thing. The training staff will know better than me. Ohtani had a good feeling this morning"He has to train and swing. But today is better than yesterday. Next year will be a better feeling. The reason why I am so sure..."
Then "I think Otani knows his condition and body very well. If you train for tee batting and batting cage, you'll know exactly what it is. "I know you may have to play with pain. However, it is fortunate that it is not the front of the shoulder, which can be a bigger problem when the left-handed batter swings, but the back injury, he explained.
While the Dodgers' team boarded a flight to New York after Game 2 the previous day, Ohtani remained in LA for a day and underwent an MRI examination on the same day. As no structural abnormalities were found, Ohtani flew to New York on the evening of the 27th local time.
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But Roberts said "I'm not that worried. He'll play hard once he's in. (Third-round Yankees starter) Clark Schmidt also said, "That explains everything because Ohtani will know he's going to bat."
ESPN reported the results of Ohtani's MRI examination on the same day, saying, `Ohtani, who gave positive signals on the strength and range of his shoulder in an impromptu test after his shoulder injury the previous day, is scheduled to board a flight to New York the next day and join the team.'`````.
However, Ohtani's condition is good and there is still nothing confirmed. If Ohtani misses Game 3, the Dodgers are preparing 'Plan B'. According to MLB.com , Freddie Freeman is expected to be the designated hitter, Max Muncy will be the first baseman, Kike Hernandez will be the third baseman, and Andy Pazs will be the center fielder. Batting order 1 to 4 is in the order of Betts-Freeman-Theosca-Muncy.
jhno@sportschosun.com
