Camelback Ranch’s stadium gates were opened Wednesday at noon. In order to secure a good spot to take pictures of the historic spring training game, fans hurried to the seats, the gift shops, and the refreshment stands.
As a sneak peek at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster for the coming decade, this was the first game in which Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto played together.
A 12-year contract is in place with Yamamoto. Ohtani has a 10-year deal in the works. As a famed Japanese duo, they aim to help the Dodgers win numerous World Series titles before they call it quits.
“It’s quite great to witness,” commented Ryan Brasier, a seasoned reliever for the Dodgers. It was the first time, and I had no idea. It’s a great lineup card to hold on to.
When Yamamoto walked the mound and again when Ohtani stepped to the plate, fans screamed and snapped pictures. The Ohtani drink holders and keychains were selling like hotcakes, and the gift stores were bursting at the seams with $200 jerseys, $45 T-shirts, and more.James Paxton, an experienced starter who has spent the last decade with the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees, and the Seattle Mariners, stated, “I’ve never seen anything like it.” Spring training has the most spectators I’ve ever seen. Whether you’re in the back fields or not, you can tell when a huge cheer is being raised for Ohtani or Yamamoto.
“There’s a lot of focus, but these superstars will be around for at least another decade.”The Dodgers’ players are almost as enthralled with Ohtani and Yamamoto as the fans. Particularly Yamamoto, who substitutes javelin throwing for long toss, is the object of their research and awe.
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“However, it is worth noting that here we have two of the most famous Japanese celebrities of all time, and they are both present.”After an electrifying debut in which he threw sixteen of nineteen pitches for strikes, Yamamoto’s command became an issue in his second spring start. In Wednesday’s three innings, he allowed five earned runs on six hits, while striking out just four. He walked three batters. He never got ahead and had to pay the price, even though his curveball got better as his 58-pitch game went on.
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But I do believe that sometimes it’s beneficial to experience some hardship. Typically, he is untouchable. If he learns his lesson, he’ll be able to move on.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Yamamoto can learn a lot from his struggles and from trying to pitch out of jams with runners on base, if nothing else.
The fact that he was able to adapt is encouraging, according to Roberts. Compared to the first inning, the second one was much better. A big improvement from the second to the third inning. Finally, an opportunity to pitch under pressure while hitters are on base.
“That was a great chance for him.”
Meanwhile, Ohtani persisted with his steaming spring. His batting average this spring reached.583 with an incredible 1.667 OPS, thanks to two hits and a walk. He reached base all three times he came to the plate. His recovery from the elbow surgery he had in September is now complete, he said. Preparation for the season is all he’s doing right now.With a grand slam and five RBI, Freddie Freeman is making the mоst оf Shоhei оhtani’s оffensive explоits. Freeman bats third in the lineup, behind оhtani and Mооkie Betts.
“It feels like the pitcher is in the stretch more the last couple of weeks because I’m hitting third with those people in front of me,” Freeman said, smiling. “Things are looking good for us at the moment.”
This squad has won their last three games, improving their record to 10-3. In their last eight games, they have scored seven runs or more.
With Ohtani and Yamamoto as part of the Dodgers’ traveling All-Star performance, things are definitely different at Camelback Ranch. They last played together a year ago as part of Team Japan’s championship run in the World Baseball Classic, which ended with Ohtani getting Trout for the game-winning out.
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Roberts expresses her belief that he was enormous. “Do the Japanese players want to play with each other? That’s the eternal question when discussing them. Regarding which no one ever has any idea. The fact that Shohei, an exceptionally talented individual, expressed his desire to be a teammate with Yamamoto was, in my opinion, a strong selling point for the company.
Presently, they stand side by side.