Ohtani Injury: Dodgers Stay Optimistic After 4-2 Win Over Yankees, Lead World Series 2-0
- DailyBuzzReports
- Oct 27, 2024
- 2 min read
Shohei Ohtani’s status for the remainder of the World Series is in doubt after he suffered a subluxation of his left shoulder during an attempted steal of second base on Saturday night. The injury occurred in the seventh inning, when Ohtani was tagged out, and he appeared to struggle to get up, leading to immediate concerns about his condition.
His team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, just secured a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Despite the injury, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Ohtani’s potential recovery. Initial tests indicated that Ohtani had strength and range of motion in his shoulder, which Roberts described as encouraging. The superstar is expected to undergo an MRI in Los Angeles before joining his teammates in New York for upcoming games at Yankee Stadium.
Roberts emphasized his belief that Ohtani would be available for the next game, saying, “I’m not there. I’m expecting him to be there. I’m expecting him to be in the lineup.” Ohtani has been an essential part of the team this season, not missing any games due to injury, adding to the stakes of his current situation.
The incident left a significant impact on the game and the stadium atmosphere, with Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez recalling the moment Ohtani went down, stating, “The whole stadium went silent. You know how big Shohei is for this team.” Hernandez and others hope that the day off before the next game will aid in Ohtani’s recovery.
As the Dodgers prepare for Games 3, 4, and possibly 5 at Yankee Stadium, the team’s resilience will be tested once again. While they have previously overcome injuries to key players, the potential loss of Ohtani—who has been pivotal to their success—raises questions about how they will adapt moving forward in the series.
Ohtani Injury: Dodgers Stay Optimistic After 4-2 Win Over Yankees, Lead World Series 2-0
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