The Dodgers defeated the Braves and won the National League Division Series G1 to get off to a good start. Shohei Ohtani had a hit performance.
Quick Look
- The Dodgers defeated the Braves 5:3 in the first game of the National League Division Series.
- Japanese star Shohei Ohtani had a hit performance.
- Head coach Robles said that his ball selection and swing are gradually getting back to standard, but his condition has not yet reached 100%.
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Why It Matters
Shohei Ohtani was injured and placed on the disabled list this season, but he said at the pre-match press conference that he was in good condition, while head coach Robles reserved his assessment that his condition was not 100%.
Shohei Ohtani. (AFP)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Dodgers defeated the Warriors 5:3 in G1 of the National League Division Series today, getting off to a good start. Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani had a hit performance, and head coach Dave Roberts also gave comments.
Ohtani has suffered from injuries this season and has been on the disabled list. Ohtani said at the pre-match press conference yesterday that he is currently in very good condition. However, head coach Robles was reserved and bluntly said that Ohtani's condition is not 100%. "I expect him to perform great, but we haven't fully seen that state yet, so it's not to the extent that I can predict, but I hope he plays well."
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Yesterday, Ohtani hit 11 home runs during free hitting practice, and also hit a hit ball against Emmet Sheehan during live pitching practice (Live BP). Today, Ohtani hit a flat hit with an initial velocity of 105.4 miles in the first at-bat. Although he hit fly balls in the next three at-bats, his overall condition is recovering, and he also hit a hard-hit with an initial velocity of 96.3 miles in the last at-bat.
Regarding Ohtani's performance in the first game of the playoffs, Robles is optimistic that his ball selection and swing are gradually getting back to standard: "As far as Shohei is concerned, judging from his strategy and content in the game, I think there will be no problem today." Today, the Dodgers relied on Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker and Max Mansi Muncy)'s 3-pointer laid the foundation for victory, and Robles also affirmed the performance of the line, "There is no doubt that the momentum is on our side now."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Shohei Otani will perform better in subsequent games
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- Can Shohei Ohtani maintain or improve his current competitive status in subsequent games?
- Can the Dodgers maintain their advantage in the National League Division Series?






