ドジャース 大谷おおや翔しょう平たいら「父親ちちおやリスト」から復帰ふっき チームは勝利しょうり

Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Dodgers returned from the paternity list following the birth of his child and played in the game against the Rangers on the 20th, marking his first appearance in three games.

Although Ohtani didnt get a hit, the team won 1-0 and marked his return game with a victory.

Shohei Ohtani, who missed two games by being placed on the paternity list, which is equivalent to paternity leave in Major League Baseball, to coincide with the birth of his first daughter, returned on the 20th for the game against the Rangers held in Arlington, Texas, and started as the leadoff designated hitter.

When Ohtani, who returned to the starting lineup after three games, stepped up to the plate in the first inning, a loud cheer erupted from the fans despite being at the opponents home ground.

The opposing starting pitcher has 3 wins with no losses and an ERA of 0 so far this season.

Shohei Ohtanis first at-bat after returning was against pitcher Marie No. 92, and he hit an outside breaking ball for a grounder to second base.

In the second at-bat of the third inning, he struck out swinging with one out and a runner on first base. In the third at-bat of the fifth inning, he hit the first pitch cut ball and grounded out to first base, unable to get a hit off the good pitcher.

The game, which turned into a pitchers duel, remained scoreless as it entered the 8th inning, and Ohtani came up for his fourth at-bat with no outs and a runner on first base.

Shohei Ohtani drew a walk from pitcher Martin, who was the second opponent and a former teammate at Nippon Ham in professional baseball, expanding the chance to runners on first and second with no outs.

After this, with one out and runners on first and third, the third batter, Freeman, hit a sacrifice fly to take the lead with one run. The Dodgers held onto this lead to win 1-0, taking the series against the Rangers with 2 wins and 1 loss.

Ohtani went 0 for 3 with a walk in this game, and his batting average dropped to .277.

Roberts Manager: There is a strength that comes from becoming a father. Dodgers manager Roberts mentioned Ohtani, who became a father, in a pre-game interview, saying, He could have taken three games off, but he confirmed his childs health and returned immediately.

Im happy that he has the ability to balance work and life, and above all, Im most pleased that Mamiko gave birth to a healthy child, he congratulated.

And there is a strength that comes from becoming a father.

Becoming a father, you might see a ball hit at a speed close to 200 kilometers per hour, something youve never seen before, he said with a smile.

Fans also congratulated Ohtani on his return from the father list following the birth of his eldest daughter, expressing both congratulations and expectations.

A female Dodgers fan visiting from Los Angeles said, Im very excited.

I think he will hit a home run for his first baby, he expressed his anticipation for his first home run since becoming a father.

Additionally, a man who came from Tokyo to watch the game said, He always hits a home run on special days, so I think hell hit a birthday home run for the kids.