Shohei Ohtani shared his thoughts on the team’s atmosphere following their close 6-5 loss to the Padres on October 8th, which put the Dodgers in a tough position in the National League Division Series, now trailing 1-2. Despite the setback, Ohtani remarked, “The vibe in the dugout is still good. Right now, we just need to focus on winning the next two games.”
In the game, Ohtani faced a challenging outing against the Padres’ pitching staff, recording only one hit in four at-bats, along with two strikeouts. However, he felt optimistic about his performance, stating, “I had a decent feeling at the plate. If I could have just connected on that one pitch, it might have turned the game around. It was just that close.” He notably had a flyout to center field in the fifth inning that was caught near the warning track.
After the narrow defeat, the Dodgers find themselves at a critical juncture in the best-of-five series. Ohtani emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, saying, “There’s no need to dwell on being down 1-2. We just need to keep it simple and focus on winning two games. Although we lost today, the team atmosphere remains strong, and everyone is moving forward with the desire to win.”
