Shohei Otani of the Dodgers played an active role in Game 1 of the District Series, with 2 hits and 3 RBIs, including the tying 3-run game. Most of the pitches were centered around the opposing pitcher’s high fastballs. Then, in Game 2, Otani was perfectly held down by Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish. Darvish pitched mainly on low curveballs that day. He used curveballs, sliders, sinkers, splits, etc., and won the game with 3 hits and 1 run allowed in 7 innings. The weaknesses of the Dodgers batting lineup, including Ohtani, are said to be high fastballs and low breaking balls. The high-pitched fastball from the previous day must have remained in the Dodger Nine’s minds. In the second game, Darvish was at the mercy of his versatile breaking balls. “Darvish is amazing!” “You’re always so calm.” “What should I do?” “Good luck, Shohei!” The Dodgers Nine board the train to San Diego with a travel day in between. Will he be able to suppress the Padres’ powerful batting lineup and break down his opponent’s skillful pitching techniques?

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