Shohei Ohtani Goal Of Pretend Bomb Menace Forward of Dodgers' Korea Opener

Postado em março 20, 2024 By Abraham Lack Com Comentários desativados

Shohei Ohtani had a much more stressful leadup to his Dodgers’ debut Wednesday than anyone could have imagined — he was reportedly the target of a pregame bomb threat … although, thankfully, it all turned out to be fake.

According to the Yonhap News Agency, just prior to L.A.’s season-opening matchup against the San Diego Padres in Seoul, someone had sent a menacing email to local authorities.

The outlet reported that in the note, the person claimed they were going to detonate a bomb at the Gocheok Sky Dome … specifically looking to harm Ohtani and others.

Fortunately, however, it was deemed to be a non-credible threat.

The MLB said in a statement they were investigating the matter — calling “the safety and security of our fans and everyone in the ballparks where we play” their top priority — but continued with the game nonetheless.

So far, there’s been no issues whatsoever with the contest — in the top of the ninth inning, the Dodgers lead, 5-2.

Ohtani, meanwhile, is clearly feeling no effects from the scare … he’s 2-for-5 on the night with an RBI and a stolen base.

New team.
Same incredible swing.

Shohei Ohtani rips his first RBI as a Dodger! pic.twitter.com/QxUtq172Iy

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The Dodgers arrived in Korea last week and played a couple exhibition games before taking on the Pads in the season opener.

The two teams will play one more game Thursday night — before they return the United States for a couple more spring training games ahead of the official start of the MLB season next week.

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