■MLB Rockies 1-2 Dodgers (30th Japan time Coors Field, Denver, Colorado)

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (30) finished the final game of the season with one hit and one stolen base in four at-bats (batting average of .310), heading into his first playoff appearance in his seventh year in the majors.

He showed historic performance from his first year on the team, setting career highs for 54 home runs, 130 RBIs, and 59 stolen bases.

His 54 home runs are a new Dodgers record (previously 49). His 130 RBIs exceeded the 116 RBIs held by Hideki Matsui, and his 59 stolen bases also broke Ichiro’s record (56 stolen bases), both of which are the most for any Japanese player, leaving record-setting numbers during his year devoted to being a batter. Ta.

Furthermore, with the same number of home runs and stolen bases, we will surpass the previous record of 42 home runs – 42 stolen bases (A. Rodriguez in 1998) and achieve 43-43 for the first time in MLB history, resulting in a final score of 54-54. The record was significantly updated.

Although he was one step short of winning the league’s first triple crown in 87 years, he certainly became the first Japanese to win double crowns with home runs and RBIs, and became the 26th major league player and the first DH to hit .300, 30 home runs, and RBI. He completed a “triple three” with 30 stolen bases.

After that day’s game, Otani was asked what he remembers most about this season, and he answered, “Hmm, I don’t know what the No. 1 thing is. There’s also the joy of that moment. There’s still a postseason to go. I’m looking forward to this. I want it to bring back memories.”

As for the reasons why he was able to perform at such a high level, he cited “being able to perform the same routine every day” and “the support of those around him,” and expressed gratitude not only to his teammates but also to his wife Mamiko and his beloved dog Dekopin, who have supported Otani. “Of course, I have more time to think about things other than baseball than when I’m alone, which is good for me.I think I’m able to concentrate more on baseball when I’m on the field.Of course, I’m grateful for that.” I would like to,” he said.

Tomorrow, the regular season will conclude with the Braves vs. Mets doubleheader. The Dodgers, who have been determined to be the No. 1 seed in the postseason, will play their first playoff game on October 7, Japan time.