"The other way to say it is that, if I hit, we will win. I think he thinks that if I hit, we will win. I'd like to do my best to do that."
"We're not gonna win the World Series with that sort of performance."
"The most impressive execution against a hitter I've ever seen."
Shohei Ohtani showed urgency by taking on-field batting practice despite rarely doing so. He has been in a slump, going two-for-25 since the NL Division Series began and striking out 12 times. Left-handed pitching has given him particular trouble, leading to poor swing decisions and reduced power. Manager Dave Roberts publicly criticized the performance as inadequate for a World Series run. Ohtani acknowledged the team’s need for his offense and expressed a desire to improve. Dodgers' leadership noted exceptional execution by opposing pitchers in earlier matchups. The batting practice signals a focused attempt at correction.
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