Dodgers Interview: Best Quotes From Shohei Ohtani After Back-to-Back WBC Home Runs
Top Shohei Ohtani WBC Quotes Following the Win Over Korea
TOKYO, JAPAN — Shohei Ohtani spoke with reporters after hitting his second home run in as many games during Japan’s World Baseball Classic win.
Here are some of the best quotes from Ohtani after the game.
On the intense game
“It was a great game. Honestly, it felt like either team could have won.”
On his third-inning home run
“We were down by one run, so I just wanted to have a good at-bat. I was able to hit a pitch in the zone and make solid contact.”
On Seiya Suzuki’s big performance
“Both of his home runs were really impressive. He stayed calm and didn’t chase pitches. Those were really good at-bats.”
On Suzuki’s homer changing the momentum
“That first home run was really big. It helped us settle down and brought the flow of the game back to us.”
On telling the dugout to stay calm after his homer
“Everyone felt the urgency after we fell behind. When we tied the game, it felt like a moment to calm down and reset.”
On what the win means for Japan moving forward
“In tournaments like this there will always be tough games. Winning a game like this helps build momentum and team unity.”
Japan will now look to carry that momentum deeper into the tournament as Ohtani continues to lead the lineup.
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