Los Angeles Dodgers They are having a great start to the season in the Major Leagues, meeting the expectations that were around them for this start of 2024. However, the manager of the ninth Angelina, Dave Roberts, has no problem adding a little more pressure to your team.
The incorporation of several figures in the offseason, including the Japanese star Shohei Ohtani With an impressive contract of $700 million dollars, he strengthened the Dodgers who ended up putting together a very scary offense led by Mookie Betts, the Japanese, and Freddie Freeman, which has begun to bear fruit at the first opportunity.
That is why this good start to the season, with a record of nine wins and four losses without counting this Tuesday’s day in the Major Leagues, has the Dodgers with one of the best records in the entire championship, only surpassed by the New York Yankees (9-2) and the surprise Pittsburgh Pirates (9-3).
“If we don’t win the World Series this season it will be a complete failure”the helmsman of the Los Angeles ninth emphatically stated after his most recent victory on Monday in the match against the Minnesota Twins that ended with a score of four runs to 2.
Dave Roberts’ words are supported by what have been the performances of their main figures and although it is true that the season is just beginning, the performance of the Dodgers makes them dream of the possibility of once again conquering the top of the league. Major Leagues, something that has not happened since the 2020 campaign.
One of those figures has been Shohei Ohtani, who has shown all his offensive power by batting .345 with three home runs and eight RBIs. He has taken a total of 55 at-bats in 13 games, in which he has hit 19 hits, being the leader in that department in the entire MLB so far.
“You hope that when you swing the ball it comes out very well. It’s something I’ve never seen before. When he controls the strike zone and takes pitches in his hot zone, there really isn’t a better hitter than him.”considered Dave Roberts about the Japanese who is serving as a designated hitter since he cannot pitch due to his elbow operation.
But it’s not just the Dodgers manager who is delighted with the show Ohtani puts on. His teammates also highlight the level of the Japanese star. “It’s really incredible to see him and how hard he swings so that the ball comes out with the force that it comes out. I’m glad to have him on my team.”commented James Paxton.
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