Ohtani struck out for the second consecutive time in 18 innings, more surprising than 11 consecutive on-base hits
Oct 29, 2025
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LA Dodgers superstar Ohtani's bat is cooling down.
Ohtani started as a starting pitcher and first hitter in Game 4 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium in LA, California on the 29th (Korea time).
Ohtani left a phenomenal record of getting on base in the third game a day earlier, taking the batter's box nine times while the game went to the 18th inning of extra time. After hitting two homers and two doubles in the first four at-bats, Toronto gave up five consecutive walks to Ohtani from the second half of the game, which was decided by one point. The first four pitches were automatically thrown four pitches, and the pitcher threw four balls at the end, but it was actually intentional four pitches.
With Ohtani's performance, the Dodgers won Game 3. However, Ohtani did not get enough rest and had to start Game 4.
Ohtani walked Toronto starter Shane Bieber in his first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning. In addition to the last at-bat of Game 2, he continued to record 11 consecutive on-base hits.
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In fact, he allowed a come-from-behind two-run shot to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the mound in the top of the third inning, and even struck out.
When Ohtani met Guerrero Jr. again in the top of the fifth inning, he played a 99-mile fastball head-on as if his pride was hurt. He then turned Guerrero Jr. into a fly to center field.
However, he struck out again in his third at-bat in the bottom of the fifth inning. This time, I was stuck on the outside knuckle curve due to the 2S disadvantage. He struck out two straight at-bats as surprised as he was on base for 11 consecutive times.
Bieber struck out Ohtani for the eighth time in his career, showing off his "natural enemy mode".
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
