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Shohei Ohtani avoids even without runners “What’s the problem?” 3 rounds 11 walks and enemy general “45 hits” | Full-Count

Only the first turn at bat was able to compete properly

■ Mariners 6-5 Angels (Anaheim, 25th Japan time)

Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani participated in the Mariners game at his home base on the 24th (25th Japan time) as a “No. 2 designated hitter”, and became 4 walks including two walks. In three games, 11 walks were a new record for the American League and were in line with major records. Mariners coach Scott Servais, who walked in the absence of runners, said after the match, “What’s wrong with doing something unconventional in 2021?”

It was only the first turn at bat that was struck out by a strikeout that had a decent match. In the 2nd at bat on the 2nd base in the 3rd inning, he was afraid to declare, and in the 3rd at bat in the 5th inning and the 4th at bat in the 7th inning, he walked almost all the way to the outside. In the 5th at-bat with no runners in the 9th inning, which was greeted by 1-point behind, he avoided reporting from 2 balls. Otani also smiled at this, and a big boo broke out from the stand.

Mariners who can not lose to advance to breakoff with wild card. The service manager told Otani to walk away from the declaration in the 9th inning, saying, “He has hit 45 home runs. He has had an amazing season and, needless to say, he had a big hit in their line. He is a player, “he emphasized his sense of caution. While admitting that it was “not normal” to have a runner with a tie, it was the result of stepping on that there was a chance for the runner to compete with the following.

This season’s 17th away is the league top (second major). This kept me away from the arch for three games. However, Blue Jays Guerrero Jr. and Royals Perez, who are in the lead in the battle for home runs, are still one step behind. I’m still in range, but I can’t get a single shot unless I can swing the bat.

(Full-Count editorial department)

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