Dodgers beat Braves to win National League Division Series G1, Shohei Ohtani had a hit performance

Shohei Ohtani. (European News Agency)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The defending champions, who are striving for three consecutive championships this year, started G1 of the National League Division Series with the Warriors at home today. Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani had a hit performance, and the Dodgers relied on the 2-time Cy Young pitcher Tarik Skubal to maintain the starting position in 6 innings. In addition, the line hit 3 homers in a single game. They defeated the Warriors 5:3 in the end and won the series.

Shohei Ohtani has been plagued by injuries this season, and his performance has also been affected. However, yesterday, Ohtani was interviewed publicly for the first time in a long time at the pre-match press conference, saying that he was in excellent condition. In yesterday's free hitting practice, Ohtani hit 11 home runs in 23 swings, announcing his return with full blood with a hot performance.

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Today, Ohtani served as the second designated hitter in the starting lineup, with Mookie Betts leading the way. Betts struck out in the first inning. In the next inning, Ohtani hit a right field fly hit from Braves starting left-hander Dylan Dodd, with an initial velocity of 105.4 miles. It was also the Dodgers' first hit in the playoffs this year. Unfortunately, subsequent teammates could not continue the offensive.

The two sides were tied at 0-0 in the first three innings. In the fourth inning, the Warriors replaced right-hander Victor Mederos. After one out, Freddie Freeman walked. Then "Spanish Teacher" Teoscar Hernández caught a completely red meaty Carter ball and hit a 431-foot super-large 2-pointer to help the Dodgers score first.

In the 6th inning, the Warriors relied on Sean Murphy's cannon to recover 1 point. However, in the 6th inning, the Dodgers once again showed their firepower. It was the turn of Kyle Tucker, who received a salary of 240 million US dollars. He also fired a 408-foot 2-point cannon to help the Dodgers expand their lead. Max Muncy added the icing on the cake in the same inning. Although Warriors MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. scored a 2-point shot in the 9th inning, it was too late as the Dodgers defended their home court.

The second-term Cy Young Scubabl, who started G1, did not disappoint the Dodgers. He only gave up 2 hits including 1 hit in 6 innings, allowed 1 earned run, struck out 7 times and walked 2 times. He received the winning pitch. The Dodgers will send another 2-term Cy Young left-hander Blake Snell to take charge in G2. After Shohei Ohtani hit a hit in the first inning, he hit fly balls in all 3 at-bats. He had 1 hit in 4 at-bats.

Scooper. (AFP)