Glasnow, who was scheduled to be the starter, was avoided, and Shohei Ohtani was hurriedly made the starting pitcher at an unusual time, about four and a half hours before the game started. Moreover, a cold was spreading among the team, and Otani himself was not feeling well. Still, he stood on the mound with determination and pitched at key points against the Orioles batting lineup. In a pinch, he was substituted at the team’s discretion even though he struck out. The American media highly praised the way he respects the decisions made by the bench, even though he seems reluctant to leave his mark, saying, “I admire his attitude of being able to throw away his routine and decide immediately what the team needs.” This was a day where Shohei Otani showed “the reason why he is trusted” more than just his results.
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