Manager Pedro Grifol's strategy against Ohtani was to 'try not to pitch to him,' acknowledging Ohtani as 'one of the hottest hitters on the planet.'
Crochet challenged and cooled off Ohtani, striking him out twice and inducing a groundout, showcasing his pitching dominance and ability to handle pressure situations.
Crochet, despite feeling capable of throwing more pitches, understands and respects workload management but emphasizes the importance of competing passionately in every game.
Crochet, who has successfully struck Ohtani out multiple times, values the challenge of facing the superstar hitter, highlighting the importance of preparation and peak performance in such matchups.
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