Shohei Otani thoroughly “hates” him and “really pisses him off”… US emphasizes fans who can’t be saved | Full-Count

There was a “false report” that Shohei Ohtani would sign with the Blue Jays during last year’s off-season.

■Blue Jays – Dodgers (27th Japan time, Toronto)

On the 26th (27th Japan time), Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani participated in the game against the Blue Jays held in enemy territory as the “No. 2 designated hitter” and hit a No. 7 solo in his first at-bat of the first inning for the first time in three games. Ta. The American media said, “Toronto fans are really pissed off” in response to the reaction, which was met with loud boos from the fans of the opposing team, which failed to acquire Ohtani last off-season.

Last December, some US media reported that Ohtani was heading to Toronto to sign with the Blue Jays. In the end, it turned out to be a false alarm and he agreed to a contract with the Dodgers, so fans from the opposing team booed Otani loudly.

In the strange atmosphere, Otani easily hit a No. 7 solo over the right field in his first at-bat of the first inning. This shot prompted MLB official Dodgers reporter Juan Toribio to post on X (formerly Twitter), “Booing Shohei Ohtani. He responded (to the boos) with a solo HR. Toronto fans are really pissed off.” Posted.

In addition, Bob Nightingale, a reporter for the national newspaper USA Today, said, “Shohei Ohtani, who was booed by Blue Jays fans for being turned down in the winter, hit a HR in his first at-bat, hurting them again. ” he said. Sports Illustrated, an American sports magazine, also reported that “Shohei Ohtani has silenced Blue Jays fans,” and expressed “sympathy” for Blue Jays fans who were “in tears.”

(Full-Count Editorial Department)