Maddon “It’s special to see children’s enthusiasm and having fun”
■ Indians 3-0 Angels (23rd Japan time, Williamsport)
Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani participated in the Indians game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on the 22nd (23rd Japan time) as “No. 1 designated hitter” with 2 at bats, 1 hit and 2 walks. This day was held as “Little League Classic”, and while the children who participated in the “Little League World Series” were watching the game, they hit the right front for the first time and succeeded in stealing the 19th base this season. Maddon said that Otani and others were “great” about the welcome they received from the children.
The MLB official website details the match under the heading “In Little League Classic, all eyes were on Otani (19th stolen base).” Regarding Otani, he introduced Maddon’s comment, saying, “We decided 1 hit, 2 walks, and 1 stolen base in 2 at bats, and we have 1 stolen base until 40 home runs and 20 stolen bases in the first season in the history of the Angels.”
The match was defeated 0-3. Maddon said, “(Otani) had some really good at-bats. The opponent was pitching hard against him. We scored one hit-and-run. He also stole. We stole that. I was making a chance like this, but I was able to survive well with the opponent pitcher. “
The commander also mentioned the welcome that Otani and others received from the children. “It’s great. The kids are enthusiastic. They had thundersticks. It started in 2002. I enjoyed it before the match. I got autographs and photos. I loved that kind of thing. It’s very special to see the children’s enthusiasm and how they’re having fun here. “
(Full-Count editorial department)
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