Shohei Otani has poor communication with catcher Racine. Head coach: He is still expected to catch the catch next time

Shohei Ohtani and Racine. (File photo, AFP)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Dodger Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani took out his two swords against the Twins on the 25th. He gave up a high-quality start with 8K and 3 runs in 6 innings and won his 8th win of the season. However, there was poor communication with catcher Dalton Rushing on the field, and Ohtani even got angry when he pitched. However, head coach Dave Roberts said that Racine is still expected to squat when Ohtani starts next time.

In that game, when Ohtani Shohei was pitching in the second inning, he tried to challenge the strike zone several times, but was rejected by Racine. Racine caught an inside corner fastball with the bases loaded, allowing the Twins to run back 1 run. Racine walked onto the pitcher's mound to communicate with Ohtani, and Ohtani showed a serious expression, almost putting his face close to the front of the opponent's mask to communicate with Racine. Ohtani then wanted to challenge the ABS electronic strike zone, but Racine signaled him not to challenge, and the verdict was overturned.

Racine said frankly after the game that day that Ohtani actually did a good job, but it was his own part that he didn't do well, which was also embarrassing. According to "The Athletic" Dodgers team reporter Fabian Ardaya, Robles said today that Racine is likely to be Ohtani's next starting catcher. As for whether Ohtani will distribute the ball on his own, it has not yet been determined. Robles also revealed that after the interaction between Racine and Ohtani on the field that day, the coaching staff continued to communicate and discuss with Racine.

Ohtani has played 3 games with Racine this season. Ohtani has pitched 18.2 innings and allowed 9 runs, with an ERA of 4.34. Ohtani has paired with Dodger star Will Smith in 10 games this season, pitching 61 innings and allowing only 5 runs, with an ERA of 0.74.