スポーツ｜大谷翔平の快投も救援陣が台無し / Sports | Ohtani’s great pitching wasted by the bullpen

Summary

On September 16, 2025, during a game between the Dodgers and the Phillies in Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani delivered an outstanding performance as a starting pitcher, throwing five innings without allowing a hit or a run.

However, the game resulted in a comeback loss for the Dodgers due to the bullpen’s mistakes, and reports indicate that manager Dave Roberts is struggling with the team’s relief pitching issues. Additionally, Ohtani made history by hitting his 50th home run of the season in the eighth inning, becoming only the sixth player ever to achieve back-to-back seasons with 50 home runs, but it did not lead to a victory.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: In today’s game, Ohtani really gave it his all! It’s such a shame they couldn’t win, though.
Log: You’re right. Ohtani pitched five innings without allowing a hit or a run, but it’s painful that the bullpen let the lead slip away. It seems like the manager is really struggling with that.
Chako: Still, achieving 50 home runs in the eighth inning is amazing! I wonder how incredible it is to do that two years in a row?
Navi: Hitting 50 home runs is a remarkable feat not seen in MLB for 23 years. Ohtani is now the sixth player to achieve that record.
Log: Ohtani really is a special player. But if they can’t get the wins, it doesn’t mean much, so rebuilding the bullpen is going to be key moving forward.

Admin’s Note

Ohtani’s performance is truly amazing, but team victories are still important. I believe the issues with the bullpen need to be resolved quickly. Especially since even if Ohtani achieves great results, it can disappoint fans if those don’t lead to wins. I hope to see the bullpen step up in the upcoming games.