National League Championship Game" Determined not to sit on the bench! Otani Shohei fell into a deep ebb and responded: It can only be said...

Shohei Ohtani. (AP)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Dodger Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani is currently experiencing an unprecedented low point. The defending team also fell into a 0-2 deficit in the National League Championship Series. Despite this, Ohtani himself is still determined to start. At today's press conference, Ohtani also talked about the current downturn.

Ohtani has hit three one-runs in 20 at-bats so far in the playoffs, with a batting average of only 0.150 and an offensive index of 0.411. He has yet to hit a home run or an RBI. He has not hit a home run in 24 consecutive games and 110 at-bats. Although it was reported yesterday that the Dodgers intend to bench Ohtani, head coach Dave Roberts has stated today that Ohtani is determined to start, and the team fully supports and believes in him.

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Ohtani also personally responded to his low point at the press conference today: "It can only be said to be a matter of strength. Playing in that state for a long time may become a habit, causing the movements to become more and more deviated. There are many ways to adjust, whether it is to eliminate pain or improve movements to move yourself in the right direction. There should be more than one method."

As for whether he was affected by the injury, Otani emphasized: "Not really. It's not because I have any symptoms that I can't play well. I think all performances are within the range of my ability. The only thing I can do is improve through practice, so I will practice well."