Shohei Ohtani's 53-Game On-Base Streak Ends; Manager Prioritizes Health with Flexible Scheduling
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani saw his career-high 53-game on-base streak come to an end. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that future scheduling will be more flexible, prioritizing Ohtani's health and potentially giving him rest from hitting on days he pitches.
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(CNA, San Francisco, 22nd) Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani playing in the majors saw his career-best 53-game on-base streak come to an end today. Although he remained dominant on the pitcher's mound, with his batting average declining and his streak broken, the manager might adopt more flexible scheduling in the future. It is not ruled out that Ohtani may occasionally take a break from being the designated hitter on days he pitches.
According to the Associated Press, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the San Francisco Giants 0-3 today. 'Pitcher Ohtani' threw 6 innings, allowing 5 hits and no runs while striking out 7. His ERA is currently an astonishingly low 0.38, but unfortunately, he did not get the win.
The 31-year-old Shohei Ohtani spoke through his interpreter, Will Ireton: 'As a leadoff hitter, I focus on getting on base. As long as I feel good overall, the results will naturally follow.' He added, 'But that hasn't been happening lately.'
'Batter Shohei' served as the leadoff hitter again today but went 0-for-4. His batting average dropped from .271 to .258, and his on-base streak stopped at 53 games, tying Shawn Green for the second-longest in Dodgers franchise history, trailing only Duke Snider's 58-game streak set from May 13 to July 11, 1954.
Ohtani's 53-game on-base streak was also the longest in the major leagues since Orlando Cabrera's 63-game streak in 2006.
Regarding this, Ohtani stated that the season is not over yet, saying, 'Maybe I can start another streak, that would be great. We'll see how things go.'
Before today's game against the Giants, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made it clear that he values Ohtani's health and long-term performance. Roberts intends to maintain scheduling flexibility, such as letting Ohtani focus solely on pitching on his start days instead of also playing as the designated hitter (DH).
Ohtani said, 'I always let the manager make the final decision, and whenever I am the starting pitcher, I will be ready to hit at the same time.'
He added, 'However, from a team perspective, if it makes more sense to occasionally have someone else be the designated hitter or to put me lower in the lineup, I have no problem with that.'
The Dodgers, who have won the World Series for two consecutive years, are currently in a slump, losing 4 of their last 5 games. Roberts has not yet decided whether Ohtani will play tomorrow, but said he would consider moving him further down the lineup.
Roberts emphasized: 'I think all options should be considered.' (Compiled by Tsai Chia-min) 1150423
(CNA, San Francisco, 22nd) Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani playing in the majors saw his career-best 53-game on-base streak come to an end today. Although he remained dominant on the pitcher's mound, with his batting average declining and his streak broken, the manager might adopt more flexible scheduling in the future. It is not ruled out that Ohtani may occasionally take a break from being the designated hitter on days he pitches.
According to the Associated Press, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the San Francisco Giants 0-3 today. 'Pitcher Ohtani' threw 6 innings, allowing 5 hits and no runs while striking out 7. His ERA is currently an astonishingly low 0.38, but unfortunately, he did not get the win.
The 31-year-old Shohei Ohtani spoke through his interpreter, Will Ireton: 'As a leadoff hitter, I focus on getting on base. As long as I feel good overall, the results will naturally follow.' He added, 'But that hasn't been happening lately.'
'Batter Shohei' served as the leadoff hitter again today but went 0-for-4. His batting average dropped from .271 to .258, and his on-base streak stopped at 53 games, tying Shawn Green for the second-longest in Dodgers franchise history, trailing only Duke Snider's 58-game streak set from May 13 to July 11, 1954.
Ohtani's 53-game on-base streak was also the longest in the major leagues since Orlando Cabrera's 63-game streak in 2006.
Regarding this, Ohtani stated that the season is not over yet, saying, 'Maybe I can start another streak, that would be great. We'll see how things go.'
Before today's game against the Giants, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made it clear that he values Ohtani's health and long-term performance. Roberts intends to maintain scheduling flexibility, such as letting Ohtani focus solely on pitching on his start days instead of also playing as the designated hitter (DH).
Ohtani said, 'I always let the manager make the final decision, and whenever I am the starting pitcher, I will be ready to hit at the same time.'
He added, 'However, from a team perspective, if it makes more sense to occasionally have someone else be the designated hitter or to put me lower in the lineup, I have no problem with that.'
The Dodgers, who have won the World Series for two consecutive years, are currently in a slump, losing 4 of their last 5 games. Roberts has not yet decided whether Ohtani will play tomorrow, but said he would consider moving him further down the lineup.
Roberts emphasized: 'I think all options should be considered.' (Compiled by Tsai Chia-min) 1150423