Shohei Ohtani discusses his reaction to learning he would pitch but not DH, and breaks down his outing vs the Mets. Ohtani said he was “a little surprised” by the decision but understood the reasoning and focused on pitching after taking a hit-by-pitch earlier in the week. He explains how being pitching-only changed his routine, allowing more time to prepare for hitters and stay locked in throughout the game. Ohtani also reflects on his start, noting better composure compared to his previous outing and How he managed key situations by dialing up intensity when needed. 🇯🇵 Shohei Ohtani reflects on his participation as a “pitcher only” to Japanese fans. He expressed his understanding by saying, “I was a little surprised, but it was a good decision for the team,” and explained that since he wasn’t hitting, he had more time to prepare for batters. Regarding his pitching against the Mets, he said, “I was more relaxed throwing than last time.” ————————————————————————————————————- Please subscribe and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Dodgers news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and more! Please Support merchandise our store! 👕 🧢 www.bleedlos.com Subscribe to the Bleed Los Podcast 🎙️ www.bleedlospodcast.com Follow us on social media: YouTube ▶️ YouTube.com/bleedlospodcast Instagram ▶️ https://Instagram.com/bleedlospodcast Twitter ▶️ https://Twitter.com/bleedlospodcast Facebook ▶️ https://Facebook.com/bleedlospodcast Tik Tok ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@bleedlospodcast Twitch ▶️ https://www.twitch.tv/bleedlospodcast

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