In a thrilling opening game against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Shohei Ohtani felt nerves he hadn't experienced in a while, highlighting the unique pressure of performing in front of his home crowd. Despite a rocky start, Ohtani secured two hits, including a powerful single and a double, energizing the crowd. His performance drew significant anticipation from fans and his manager, emphasizing Ohtani's unique impact on the game. Yoshinobu Yamamoto also shined on the mound, contributing to the Dodgers' 4-1 victory, which sets the stage for their next matchup against the Cubs.
"I was actually pretty nervous. It's been a while since I was nervous, but today, definitely felt it." — Shohei Ohtani reflecting on his feelings before the game.
"There was just so much anticipation to see anything he did, which was different than any one of our other players." — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
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