전 신시내티 레즈의 1루수 조이 보토가 금요일 MLB 네트워크에 출연해 LA 다저스의 스타 오타니 쇼헤이의 최근 타격 부진에 대한 견해를 밝혔다. 보토는 전체적인 결과보다는 오타니의 타격 접근 방식에 주목했다.
보토는 오타니가 스트라이크 존 상단과 바깥쪽으로 들어오는 공에 평소보다 더 큰 어려움을 겪고 있다고 말했다. 그는 오타니가 공을 충분히 기다리지 못하고 있으며, 강점으로 꼽혔던 2025년 9월과 비교했을 때 반대 방향으로 밀어 치는 타구가 이전 시즌보다 줄었다고 지적했다.
AI에 의해 보고됨 AI에 의해 생성된 이미지
The Los Angeles Dodgers fell 9-6 to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Sunday, dropping consecutive games for the first time this season. Closer Edwin Díaz had a rough outing in the eighth inning, allowing three runs without recording an out. Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 51 games with an RBI double.
Shohei Ohtani will miss back-to-back games in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers amid an early-season slump at the plate. The decision comes after he pitched on Wednesday night in the series against the San Francisco Giants.
AI에 의해 보고됨
Shohei Ohtani delivered a standout two-way performance to lead the Dodgers to a 4-0 victory over the Padres. He hit a first-pitch leadoff home run and followed with five scoreless innings on the mound at Petco Park.
Shohei Ohtani has been named the National League Pitcher of the Month for April 2026. The Los Angeles Dodgers player marks his first such award as a pitcher in MLB. The honor was announced on May 5.
AI에 의해 보고됨
As May arrives in the 2026 MLB season, several players and teams are showing clear patterns in performance. Kazuma Okamoto has improved after an early slump with the Blue Jays. Jesús Luzardo faces ongoing challenges with runners on base for the Phillies, while the Mariners deal with defensive issues.
Shohei Ohtani led off the game with a home run on the first pitch from Jacob deGrom, but the Los Angeles Dodgers fell 5-2 to the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium. It marked the second straight day Ohtani homered to start a Dodgers inning. DeGrom settled in after the blast to pitch six strong innings.
AI에 의해 보고됨
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart is navigating his first extended hitting slump in the major leagues. The 22-year-old rookie expressed frustration after a key at-bat but remained optimistic about his long-term outlook.