Shohei Ohtani’s Comeback: Is It Science or Instinct That Will Decide His Fate on the Mound?
After clobbering a freakish opposite-field blast through a swarm of Lake Erie midges on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Guardians, the three-time MVP began his trot in a 9-5 victory for the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was the third consecutive game in which Ohtani had gone deep. He now leads baseball with 20 home runs.
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As he rounded first, Ohtani lifted his arm and pointed toward the Dodgers bullpen, a gesture he makes after every homer. Around the league, that’s become a common salute of comradery and appreciation for a slugger to make. In Ohtani’s case, it also symbolizes something more.
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