Ohtani, who missed the chance to score, also pointed out the head coach..."Is there a cramp in your head? There's no excuse"

Ohtani, who missed the chance to score, also pointed out the head coach..."Is there a cramp in your head? There's no excuse"

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The Los Angeles Dodgers, which has only one win left before advancing to the World Series, lost in Game 5 of the Championship Series. Shohei Ohtani also failed to smile.

The Dodgers, led by manager Dave Roberts, lost 6-12 to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason National League Championship Series (NLCS), held at City Field in Flushing, New York on the 19th (Korea time).

With pitchers struggling, Ohtani, who started as the first designated hitter, played three bases with two hits and one walk from four times at bat. He showed off his presence by hitting and walking in three consecutive games following Games 3 and 4.

In terms of his performance, Ohtani faithfully performed his role as a leadoff. However, he did not look like Ohtani at the base.

Ohtani had a hit from his first at bat. As a leadoff man in the top of the first inning, he pulled a six-pitch curveball by Mets starter David Peterson with a ball count of three and two strikes, and got on base with a right-handed hit. Afterwards, when Mookie Betts had a double, he advanced to the third base to secure a run.

With no outs and runners on the second and third bases, Teoscar Hernandez's ball rolled toward shortstop Francisco Lindor, and Lindor threw the ball to first base to make the first out count. He caught the ball in a normal defensive position, not a forward defense, but Ohtani, the third baseman, did not come home and just watched it.

After Hernandez's ground ball, Freddie Freeman turned to a straight hit to the first baseman with one out and runners on the second and third bases, and Tommy Edman struck out swinging with two outs. As a result, the Dodgers missed the opportunity to score the first run due to Ohtani's judgment, and Pete Alonso's first three-run shot in the bottom of the first inning gave the Mets the lead.

Not only fans but also the team's coach were taken aback by Ohtani's baserunning play. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who briefly interviewed Fox Sports during the game, said, "I don't know why Ohtani did that. The runner was at the corner, and Hernandez's ball was heading towards the center of the field. I think I got a cramp in my head and stayed at third base."

Asked about Ohtani's base running once again after the game, Roberts said, "There is no excuse (for the situation). I think the Mets overcame the crisis and gained momentum afterwards." 토토사이트

This season, Ohtani became the first player in Major League history to achieve the feat of 50 homers and 50 steals in a single season. Ohtani's sense of touch, along with strength, fast feet and accurate contact, that made him threaten the opponent led to a milestone. As Ohtani wasted a chance to score in front of his eyes, the Dodgers was left with regret.