"Maybe you hate it. Maybe you hate it for him. Maybe you think a $700 million contract doesn't account for days off. Maybe you were among the unfortunate 51,048 paying customers who came to watch the Dodgers even their series with the Giants without Ohtani's help, and you're sad about it. Maybe, though, you should give Roberts the benefit of the doubt. Maybe you should remind yourself Ohtani isn't actually a unicorn. Not a myth, but a man."
Shohei Ohtani was benched for rest after a stretch of poor hitting and pitching demands. Manager Dave Roberts planned a day off to provide recovery, noting that pitching days are mentally tougher for hitting and physically harder the next day. After Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings and lowered his ERA, he was given Thursday off from pitching and hitting. Despite not swinging a bat, Ohtani contributed in other ways, including setting a tone for the team. The Dodgers defeated the Giants 5-2 at Dodger Stadium, with Ohtani’s relaxed demeanor standing out as a striking part of the win.
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