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Ohtani practices against a pitching machine set unusually close
The Dodgers trained in Milwaukee before opening a best-of-seven National League Championship Series against the Brewers.
Shohei Ohtani and other Dodgers hitters practised against a pitching machine set about five metres in front of the mound.
They moved closer to the machine as they took swings.
Ohtani took 71 swings and hit six balls over the fence.
The team used the close-range drill to prepare for Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski, who throws very fast pitches.
The Dodgers' hitting coach said the drill was meant to sharpen players' reactions and activate their eyes and brains.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto practised pitching in the bullpen ahead of Game 2, while Roki Sasaki threw and prepared to be available as a reliever.
Shohei Ohtani took batting practice against a pitching machine set unusually close to the plate.
The Los Angeles Dodgers practiced in Milwaukee on October 10, one day before opening their National League Championship Series against the Brewers.
Ohtani swung 71 times and hit six balls over the fence.
Dodgers hitting coach Bates said the drill was intended to sharpen reactions ahead of Brewers starter Miziorowski's high-velocity pitching.
- Who
- Shohei Ohtani and other Los Angeles Dodgers players.
- What
- Ohtani practiced hitting against a pitching machine set unusually close.
- When
- October 10, ahead of the series opener the following day.
- Where
- Milwaukee, at the Dodgers' away venue.
- Why
- To prepare for Brewers starter Miziorowski's high-velocity pitches and sharpen players' reactions.
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Miziorowski throws very fast, so this is good preparation. The aim is to sharpen reactions and activate the eyes and brain.
The Dodgers practiced in Milwaukee, with Ohtani taking 71 swings against a pitching machine and hitting six home runs.
The National League Championship Series opener between the Dodgers and Brewers was scheduled to take place.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was scheduled to start Game 2 for the Dodgers.
- Ohtani's swings
- 71
- Balls over the fence
- 6
- Machine placement
- About 5 metres in front of the mound
- Series format
- Best-of-seven National League Championship Series
- Game 2 Dodgers starter
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto
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