Major History in Miami, and then...

Cat: MIS
Pub:2009
#: 2408b

Compiled by Kanzo Kobayashi

Major Hisotry in Miami

マイアイでの狂宴

0. Introduction:
1. CBS Sports News on 2024/9/19:
2. Jim Bowden:
3. Dodgers NL Champion (2024/10/21):
4. :

0. Introduction:
1. @LoanDepot, Miam:
2. Jim Bowden:
3. nnnn:

Key materials

Remarks

1. <NL-East>
   1. Atlanta Braves, GA, 1871: <Indian Brabos
   2. Miami Marlins, FL, 1993: <マカジキ The old man and the sea
   3. New York Mets, NY, 1962: <Metropolitans <色はGiants+Dodgers
   4. Philadelphia Philies, PA, 1883: <Philly citizen
   5. Washington Nationals, DC, 1969 <元Motoreal Expos
2. <NL-Central>
   1. Chicago Cubs, IL, 1871: <子熊, 未熟
   2. Cincinati Reds, OH, 1881: <元Red Stockings
   3. Milwaukee Brewers, MI, 1969: <醸造者
   4. Pittsburgh Pirates, PA, 1882: <海賊
   5. St. Louis Cardinals, MI, 1882: <ショジョウコウカンチョウ (Cardinal bird)
3. <NL-West>
   1. Arizona Diamondbacks, AZ, 1998: <ダイヤガラガラヘビ
   2. Colorado Rockies, CO, 1993: <Rocky Mountains
   3. Los Angels Dodgers, CA, 1883: <元Brooklyn <dodgeball; 路面電車を避ける人々
   4. San Diego Padres, CA, 1969: <神父
   5. San Francisco Giants, CA, 1883: <元New York

1. <AL-East>
   1. Baltimore Orioles, MD, 1894創設: <ムクドリ, 鶯
   2. Boston Red Sox, MA, 1901 <元Red Stockings <White Soxへの対抗上
   3. New York Yankees, NY, 1901: <Dutch Janke=John
   4. Tampa Bay Rays, FL, 1998: <元Devil Rays <イトマキエイ
   5. Toronto Blue Jays, Canada, 1977: <アオカケス
2. <AL-Central>
   1. Chicago White Sox, IL, 1901: <元White Stockings
   2. Clevland Guardians, OH, 1901: <元Indians <Guardians of Trafic
   3. Detroit Tigers, MI, 1894: <stripes of stockings
   4. Kansas Citty Royals, KS, 1969: <Americal Royals 家畜祭
   5. Minnesota Twins, MN, 1901: <Twin cities; Minneapolis & St.Paul
3. <AL-West>
   1. Houston Astros, TX, 1962 <astronaut <元colt45
   2. Los Angels Angels, LA, 1961 <Angels+Angels
   3. Oakland Athletics, LA, 1901 <体育 <元Philadelphia, PA
   4. Seattle Mariners, WA, 1977 <水兵
   5. Texas Rangers, TX, 1961 <元Washington DC <保安組織

>Top 0. 2024/9/19@LoanDepot Park, Miami:

• 1回: #1先頭 , 右中間直撃二塁打→三盗 (48-50) [1-0]
• 2回: #2走者12で右前安打 1打点→二盗 (48-51) [2-1]
• 3回: #3走者13で左中間二塁打 2打点→三盗憤死) [7-3]
• 6回: #4走者2で右本49号 2打点 (49-51)[9-3]
• 7回: #5走者3で左本50号 2打点 (50-51)[14-3]
• 9回: #6走者12で右本51号 3打点 (51-51)[20-4]
  (計: 6-6安打3本10打点2盗塁)
  

>Top 1. CBS Sports News on 2024/9/19:

• Major history in Miami. Shohei Otani, the Dodgers can clinch a playoff spot with a win as he continues his chase for the first 50-50 season in MLB history. Enter the game at 48 home runs, 49 stolen bases, and there it is*1, his 50th stolen base, after a lead-off*2 double swipes*3 third. Now two homers away from 50 over 50. Yeah, grab that bag*4.
• Top two. Otani second at bat, two on*5, two outs into right. Max Muncy scores. Dodgers lead two to nothing. Otani would steal second to make it 51 stolen bases. Double single RBI run and two stolen bases on the day for Shohei. And it’s only the second inning.
• Top three two on two outs. Delivers again. Two runs score. Otani tries to stretch it for a triple, but he gets tagged out*6. But the damage is done and the Dodgers lead 7 to 1. Otani through three innings, three hits, two for extra bases, three RBIs*8 and two stolen bases. That’s ridiculous.
• Otani’s next at bat that’s gone. A two run homer. Dodgers lead it 9 to 3, now 49 homers and 51 stolen bases. Matches Shawn Green for most home runs in a single season in Dodgers history. He’s not done his next at bat. Otani one home run away from 50. ♦1

@LoanDepot, Miami:

• (2023 WBC優勝の地である) MiamiでのMLBの試合で、LA Dodgers大谷翔平は、勝利でプレイオフ進出を確定し、MLB史上初の50本塁打50盗塁を決めた。これまで48本塁打49盗塁で試合に臨み、先頭打者として二塁打の後50盗塁を達成し、50-50まであと2本塁打として、記念のベース板を確保した。
• 2回表の大谷の第2打席で、走者12塁2アウトの場面で右翼前安打を打ち、Max Muncyが生還し打点1をあげ、その時点で2-0のスコア。大谷は二盗を成功させ51盗塁とした。こに日はまだ2回の時点で二塁打･安打･打点･2盗塁となった。
• 3回表の第3打席で走者13塁2アウトの場面で、左中間二塁打を放ち、大谷は三塁を狙うもタッチアウトとなった。それでもDodgersは得点を7-1とリードした。大谷は3回まででの3安打、内2本は二塁打で3打点2盗塁を達成した。驚くべき成績だ。
• 6回表で大谷は次の第4打席で走者2塁の場面で本塁打を内、今期49本塁打51盗塁を達成し、Dodgersの歴史上1シーズン最多本塁打記録のShawn Greenと並んだ。大谷は50本塁打まであと1本とした。♦1

1. ほらごらん; 言った通りに
2. leadoff hitter: 先頭打者
3. swipe: 強打する
4. grab the bag: bag=野球の1,2,3塁ベース
5. two on (the bases)
6. tag out: タッチアウト
7. RBI: Runs Bat In; 打点
8. pale in comprison to: 〜と比べると色褪せる

• And that’s gone. 50 for Shohei. The first play in MLB*16 history with a 50-50 season. And he knew it as soon as he hit it. Since the Dodgers record for most homers in a single season. But that pales in comparison to*8 the first 50 - 50 season in MLB history.
• He’s not done next AB top seven*15 facing position player*9 Vidal Brujan up in the zone and you don’t want to go there. Number 51 the Dodgers hang 20 on the scoreboard because Otani went six for six with ten RBIs, three homers, two stolen bases. First player in MLB history with three homers and two stolen bases in a game.
• First season with the Dodges. He’s going to the postseason. Remember, he signed that ten year, ＄700 million deal, 680 deferred. He was a part of a betting scandal. He was not found guilty in that. And he is one of the greatest players in MLB history. There is no denying that. Didn’t care if he played the field this year. He had elbow surgery in September, second elbow surgery did’t pitch at all. But what does he do in his first season in Los Angeles? He makes history. Dodgers clinch a playoff berth*10 for the 12th straight season, and Otani matches the Hall of Famer*11 Rickey Henderson*13. Most games with a homer a stolen base in a single season since 1901. But Shohei Otani stands alone. The first 50-50 season in MLB history. And for more welcome in Baseball Insider, former MLB executive of the Year Jim Bowden. Jim, what did we just witness in? ♦2

• そして7回表に(走者3塁で), ついに大谷は50本塁打を打ち、MLB歴史上前人未到の50-50を達成した。この早期達成は彼自身確信していた。これでDodgersの１シーズン最多本塁打も達成となったが、これはMLB史上初の50-50達成とは比較にもならない。
• (大差が開いたので)野手のVidal Brujanが登板したがこのような場面は見たくない。大谷は51号本塁打を放ち, Dodgersの得点は20点となった。結局大谷は、この日6打数6安打10打点3本塁打2盗塁を達成した。1試合で3本塁打2盗塁を達成したのもMLB史上初である。
• 大谷はDodgers加入後1年目でポストシーズンに臨む。彼はDodgersと10年間で700百万ドルで契約し、内680百万ドルは後払いである。彼は賭け事のキャンダルに巻き込まれたが、無罪が証明された。MLB史上の最高の選手の一人となれそれを否定する者はいない。今年は野手専任となった。去年9月に肘の手術を受けたが、二回目の手術だったので投手はできない。それでもLAでの最初のシーズンで歴史的な達成を果たした。Dodgersは12年連続のプレイオフ進出に王手をかけており、大谷は, 追従を許さない盗塁王で殿堂入りしたRickey Herdersonに匹敵する。1901年以来の１シーズンでの本塁打と盗塁数である。大谷は、MLB史上初の50-50を達成した唯一の選手である。前のMLB幹部で野球アナリスト(MLB Network Radioの"Inside Pitch"のホストの一人)でもあるJim Bowdenに聞いてみたい。Jim、今回どのように観察したのか? ♦2

9. position player: any player other than pitcher
10. berth: 出場権
11. Hall of Famer: 野球殿堂入り
12. 40-40: 達成者は今までJosé Canseco, 1988など6人
13. Rickey Herderson: 1980 100盗塁達成、1980-86で7年連続盗塁王。1982には130盗塁記録達成。2009年にはOakland Athleticsは在籍時の背番号24を永久欠番にした。
14. Washington Nationals
15. AB: at bat
16. MLB: Major League Baseball, 大リーグ;
    Cf: NBA=National Basketball Association :
    NFL=National Football League; NHL=National Hockey League

>Top 2. Jim Bowden:

• What you witnessed is one of the greatest baseball players that ever played a generational talent that we quite frankly, never seen before. And when he came to the States everyone was comparing him to Babe Ruth because he was a two way player. Well, the reality is he’s a far superior player than Babe Ruth ever was. I’m not sure if he’s a human being or not. I think in time we might find out he’s artificial intelligence or from another planet. I’ve never seen a talent like this in my entire lifetime. It is incredible. And to be able to accomplish 51 homers 51 steals and counting*1, I never thought I would see that day. I had a player, Alfonso Soriano, who did 40 over 40 for me in Washington*1, but I never thought I’d see the day of a 50 over 50 player because it’s never been done before, and now it has been, you know, he it the Taylor Swift in the sports world, right? Taylor Swift is the biggest celebrity in the music world. Well, this is the biggest celebrity in the sports world in countries around the world. Not just in America not just in Japan or Canada. We're talking the world, China, Russia, everywhere. Everybody is looking at Shohei Ohtani doing things that no one else has. ♦3

Jim Bowden:

• 今皆さんが見ているのはかつて活躍した野球選手の中で最善の選手の一人で、今まで見たことがない。彼が渡米して以来、二刀流であるBabe Ruthと比較されている。しかし、実際にはかつてのBebe Ruthよりも優れている。私は彼が人間かどうかも疑っている。その内、彼はAIか外の惑星から来たのかがわかるかも知れない。私も今まで生涯でこのような才能の選手を見たことがなく、全く信じられない。現在51本塁打と51盗塁を成し遂げて、なお継続中であるような毎日を見ることは想像すらできない。かつてはAlfonso Sorianoが、Washinton Nationalsで40-40を達成したが、50-50を達成する日が来るとは考えても見なかったことだが、現在それを実現しているのだ。いわばスポーツ界のTaylor Swiftと言えよう。Taylow Swiftは音楽界での最高の成功者である。大谷は、確かに世界のスポーツ界での最高の成功者と言える。それはアメリカだけでなく日本やカナダ、あるいは中国やロシアなどどこを含めてもだ。誰もが大谷翔平がしていることは誰も真似できないことだ。♦3

1. and counting: a figure is constantly increasing

• The other thing that's great about Ohtani is how much he loves the game. He's a little kid. He enjoys it like a young child does. He has his own program. He doesn't follow anyone else's program. He sleeps more than any major league player. He sleeps like 14 hours a day. He is very into*2 the nutrition, keeping himself in shape and going with his own routine. His mechanics are unique to him. He's one of a kind*3 and we all need to stop, take a deep breath and enjoy his accomplishments because he is one of the greatest icon on Planet Earth.
  • Q: The fact that he's six four, 210*4 and he's stealing 51 bags, I mean, come on, six, four, 210 and, Jimmy, swiping bags he's Ricky Henderson. You just that just doesn't happen about is.
• What he what he can do on the mound. Because when he's healthy next next year we're talking about an ace. We're talking about a Cy Young*5 candidate. And by the way, manager Dave Roberts telling me recently there's a chance that he could pitch in the postseason granted, probably out of the bullpen, but I can just see the drama. A Yankees Dodgers world Series ninth inning game seven and a one run lead. And here come Shohei Ohtani to the mound. Like you can't put it past them. This is almost like it's a fictional baseball book, right? And it's incredible to watch.
  • Q: Six seasons in LA with the Angels. No playoffs, one season with the Dodgers. And they've got a playoff appearance. And of course they have a monster payroll and a roster*8 that's ready to win a World Series. The addition of Shohei Ohtani has meant what to this roster as they chase another World Series title? ♦4

• また大谷の偉大なことは、ゲームを愛していることだ。小さな子供のようにね。彼は小さな子供のように楽しんでやっているのだ。彼は自身のプログラムを持っている。他人のプログラムに追従することはしない。彼は外のメジャー選手の誰よりも多くの睡眠をとる。一日に14時間もだ。彼はまた栄養摂取にもこだわって、体型を維持したり、彼自身の栄養管理もしている。彼の日常管理はユニークなものだ。彼は唯一無二の存在であり、我々は皆、立ち止まって深呼吸して、彼の功績を称賛する必要がある。なぜなら、彼は地球上で最も偉大なアイコンの一人であるからだ。
  • Q: 彼は193cm、95Kgの体格で51盗塁を達成した。そう193cmで95Kgもあるのだ。それでいてRicky Herdersonのように盗塁をしている。こんなことあり得るのだろうか?
• それどころか彼はマウンドでできることがある。来年は彼の体調が良ければ、エース投手として話題になっており、サイ・ヤング賞候補として議論しているかも知れない。ところでDave Roberts監督は最近、彼はブルペンだけでなくポストシーズンには投手として登板する可能性すらあり得るとしたが、そうなれば正にドラマチックなことになる。Yaniees対Dodgersのワールドシリーズの第7回戦9イニングで1点リードの場面だ。そこで大谷翔平がマウンドに登る。それは起こらないとも限らない。もしそうなれば正に野球小説みたいなことで、信じられない出来事になる。
  • Q: 彼は、Angelsで6シーズン過ごしたが、プレイオフへの進出はなく、Dogersで1シーズンを過ごしている。Dodgersはプレイオフに登場する。現在のDodgersには巨額の給与をもらうワールドシリーズ優勝を狙う選手が揃っている。ワールドシリーズ優勝を狙うチームとして、大谷翔平の加入はどのような意味を持つのか?

2. be into: 没頭している
3. one of a kind: unique
4. six four (feet), 210 (pounds): 193cm & 95.3Kg
5. Cy Young (award): 通算511勝316敗。20勝以上15回、30勝以上5回; Cy=Cyclone
6. Andrew Friedman: presiden of baseball operations of Dodgers. 編成本部長

• Yeah, I mean, obviously it's been a game changer. And I think it's obviously in baseball, one star can's do anything right. We've seen Mike Trout never make the playoffs with the Angles like Ohtani. But what you did is you added Ohtani to a lineup that already had future Hall of Famers like Freddy Freeman, like Mookie Betts, like Clayton Kershaw. You put him in a room of a team that we've witnessed going to the postseason every year that Andrew Friedman*6 has been president of the team. And so you put a player that has really put him over the top. Now, the Dodgers are a flawed*9 team because of all the injuries they've had to starting pitching. It's brought them back to the pack. But their lineup, their offense 1 to 9 is as good as anybody in baseball. And it's a lineup that can hit the best pitching. So they're going to be a real threat come October. It's going to be, it's going to be a lot of drama. There's a lot of great teams. I mean, the Dodgers are going to have to deal with the Phillies*11 and the Padres and the Brewers, all capable of getting to the World Series. But Ohtani absolutely gives them an advantage*16.
  • Q: When you look at what Ohtani has done and where we have new rules in baseball, do you think he could have done this under the old rules?
• I do think absolutely. I'm going to answer that as yes. And I think if he wants to, he'll end up with 60 stolen bases this year, look, I think that the old rules*17 you're probably around 42 stolen base right now instead of 50, but that doesn't mean you couldn't get there anyway. The new rules have helped. I'm not going to. I'm not going to shy away from that. It's a great question and a great point. It is much easier to steal. But do I think he could have done it any way? Do I think he would have done it any way? ♦5

• ええ、それは明らかなゲームチェンジャーとなった。私が思うに、野球では一人のスター選手だけでは全てうまく行くという訳ではない。Mike TroutがいてもAngelsはプレーオフに進出できなかったことを我々は見てきた。しかしDodgersがやってことは、Freddy FreemanやMookie BettsやClayton Kershawなど将来の殿堂入りする選手がいるラインアップに大谷が加わったことである。Andrew Friedmanが球団編成本部長を務めて以来、毎年ポストシーズンに進出してきたチームに場所を作って彼を招き入れた。そして実際に彼ををトップに押上げた選手として招聘したのだ。今Dodgersは先発投手陣の負傷によって、今チームは欠陥状況にある。そのせいでチーム戦力は下降気味である。しかし、彼らの1番から9番までのラインアップはどのチームより強力打線で、最良の投手陣をも打ち返せる。10月には彼らは本当に脅威になり、ドラマティックな展開となるだろう。素晴らしいチームは沢山ある。DodgersはPhiladelphia PhilliesやSan Diego PadresやMilwaukee Brewersとも対戦しなければならない。これらはいずれもワールドシリーズに出場できるであろうチームだ。しかし大谷の存在はチームを絶対的に有利にする。
  • Q: 大谷の実績と野球界の新たなルールを考慮すると、以前の古いルールでも彼は同じことができたと思うか?
• それは間違いなくそう思うし、答えはイエスだ。彼が望めば、今年は60盗塁を達成するだろうと思う。古いルールだったら、50盗塁ではなくおそらく現在42盗塁位だったかも知れないが、だからと言ってそこに到達できないことはない。新ルールは役立っていることは確かで、その点について異論の余地はない。それは良い質問で重要な指摘だ。盗塁はかなり容易になったと言える、しかし、彼はどんな方法でそれを可能にしたと思うか。どんな方法でそれを達成したのだろうか。♦5

9. flawed: 欠点のある;
   flaw: 欠陥
10. roster: 選手名簿
    
    
11. MLB teams:
    1. Philadelphia Phillies
    2. San Diego Padres
    3. Milwaukee Brewers
    4. Washington Nationals
       
       
12. contingent: 不確かな
13. caliber: 能力; 水準
14. Cleveland Guardians
15. Andrew Freeman: Dodgersの球団編成本部長 (President of baseball operations) Wall街出身のGMで積極的に選手補給を実施。2008年にExecutive of the Yearと呼ばれた。
16. give A an advantage (over B): 物･事がAをBよりも優位に立たせる

• • Q: Absolutely curious where he would have played first base. Where are you putting him?
• Right. It's a great point because honestly, he obviously wouldn't have played if there was no DH. Right, right. Because of the Tommy John surgery. So he would have had to adapted for the National League absolutely was a game changer for Ohtani.
  • Two unanimous MVP's in the American League. We know what Francisco Lindor did for the Mets this season and doing put them on his back. Do you think this is going to be a unanimous MVP for Shohei?
• Yeah, I don't think it's going to be unanimous, Akeem. But I you know, I wrote and an article today on this issue because I do believe he's the MVP in the National League over Francisco Lindor and Ketel Marte and Bryce Harper. In the American League. I think Aaron Judge is going to win over Bobby Witt Jr and Juan Soto. But there is a contingent*11 of writers who make this decision who make the votes that are from New York, that are pushing Francisco Lindor, that are going to vote Lindor because he played the valuable position of shortstop. And so there is a group of writers that are pushing Lindor. So I don't think it's going to be unanimous. But I will tell you clearly, and I mean this and I love Francisco Lindor, and I think he's had an MVP caliber*13 season. There's no doubt in my mind Ohtani should win this award.♦6

• • Q: 彼が一塁ベースを守っていたとしたら奇妙なことだろうか? かれの配置はどこにすべきなのだろうか?
• それも素晴らしい指摘だ。正直言ってDH制度がなかったら彼はプレーしてなかっただろうからその通りだ。トミージョン手術を受けたので、変えはNational Leagueに対応しなければならなかったことになり、それは大谷にとってゲームチェンジャーとなった。
  • 彼はAmerican Leasgueで二度満票でのMVPを獲得した。今シーズンはFrancisco Lindor はNY Metsで何をしたのか、その後は周知の通りだ。あなたは大谷は満票のMVPになると思うか?
• いえ、満票にはならないと思う。でも私が今日この件について記事を書いたのは、彼がNational LeagueではMVPにふさわしいと信じているからだ。Keter Marte (Arizona Diamondbacks)、Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies)よりも。American Leagueでは、Aaron Judge (NY Yankees)が、Bobby Witt Jr (Kansas City Royals) やJuan Soto (NY Yankees)よりMVPになるだろう。しかし、この決定を下して投票するNYの記者団がいて、彼らはFrancisco Lindorを推していて、Lindorが貴重な遊撃手のポジションでプレーしているので彼に投票することになろう。それ故、私は満票ということにはならないと思う。しかし、はっきり申し上げて、Lindorは大好きで、彼はMVP級のシーズンを送ったとは思う。が、大谷がこの賞を獲得すべきであることには私は全く疑いの余地がない。♦6

17. MLB盗塁新ルール

• 最近はFly ball革命で本塁打が激増(年6000超)の一方で盗塁減少した。パワー偏重の野球を抑制しスリリングな野球の復活を志向:
• Pitch clock導入:
  2023年に新たに導入。無走者の場合は15秒だが、有走者の場合は20秒から18 秒に短縮。
• 牽制球制限:
  3回の牽制でoutにならなければボークで進塁可。実質牽制は2回迄
• ベースの拡大:
  15'(38.1cm)から18'(45.7cm)四方し、これで塁間は11 cm短縮。また接触プレーの削減を志向
• 38inchから首脳陣がマウンドにいく回数を制限

• I have to agree. When a guy goes 50 - 50*18, I love you know, I covered Francisco Lindor in Cleveland, one of my favorite player in baseball. Shohei Ohtani, I've seen with you a couple of his home runs live. It's effortless. It's incredible what he does. He's the best player in the sport that that argument will happen when the award season comes out. Are you awarding the best player in the sport or are you awarding the most valuable player on your team? Because the Dodgers are probably still going to get a playoff spot with or without Shohei?
• You can argue that the Mets aren't getting to the postseason without Francisco Lindor, and we both can agree on that. But at the end of the day, Shohei is the MVP. They'll just they'll be conversations and we'll have them. But on this day it belongs to Shohei, 51-51. The first 50-50 season in MLB history, Jim Bowden providing perspective here, one of the best in the game. Shohei Ohtani, one of the best in the game. As you take a look at his season I mean this is ridiculous. This is ridiculous. Look at these numbers. It's silly. this is like a video game for Shohei Ohtani. As we sit here and you say we're praising him or we're glazing or whatever you want to say, it's due, okay, it's deserved this guy is the best player in baseball right now as he reaches 51 home runs and 51 stolen bases. ♦7

• 私も同感だ。大谷が50-50達成の時は、私はClevelandでFrancisco Lindorを取材していた。野球界で一番好きな選手の一人は大谷翔平で、私はあなたと一緒に彼のポームランを何本か生で見た。彼はいとも簡単にホームランを打っている。そのプレーは信じられいほどだ。彼はスポー界全体でも、最高の選手なので表彰シーズンが始まれば大いに議論になるだろう。あなたはスポーツ界で最高の選手という意味で賞を授与しているのか、それとも所属チームも最も価値のある選手であるとして賞を授与しているのか? それは大谷はいてもいなくてもDodgersはおそらくプレーオフ出場を果たすだろうから。
• 一方でMetsはFrancisco Lindorがいなければポストシーズンに進出できないという主張もあり得るし、その点では我々もそれには同意できる。だが結局は、MVP受賞は大谷だ。そういう議論はこれからも出てくるるだろうし、我々もするだろう。しかし、この日大谷は51-51-を達成した。MLB史上初の50-50達成のシーズンで、Jim Bowdenが見解を示しているように、最高のゲームの一つであり、大谷がそこで最高の結果を示した。彼のシーズン全体を見ても、これはどんでもないことだ。この数字見ただけでも馬鹿げている。大谷翔平にとってはビデオゲームのようなものだ。我々がここに座って、どう彼を称賛しようが、どう観察しようが、どう表現しようがそれは当然だ。彼は51本塁打と51盗塁を達した野球界で最高のプレーヤーだからだ。♦7

18. Google翻訳では、"51勝51敗だ。MLB史上初の50勝50敗のシーズンで..."と訳している。AIは何も理解していないで字面しか見ていない! (→その後学習するが)

>Top 3. Dodgers NL Champion (2024/10/21):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QK3fPnX1WU

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• Not many folk have left a ballpark and a fan base that occasionally will want to get on the road before the final out. They're all hanging around for the fun.
• Here tonight with Derek Jeter*1, David Ortiz*2, Alex Rodriguez*3. Give me your first thoughts here. The Dodgers win a pennant. We're set for a Dream World Series.
• <A. Rodriguez> Just a locomotive*4, they're just the best team in the National League. And they've been all year from start to finish they have four more games to go. But look what they did with manah*5 today their ability to adjust poppy*6. You called it again great job that they would adjust and only four strikeouts six walks, and push them out of their early, and the rest was history*7.
• <> Professional hitting ball club Los Angels Dodgers, I mean, this team have three MVP and some of the players at the MVP caliber*8. Also they going to make a judgment*9 especially if they face in a short period of time. I mean we played in the big league for a long time. We know what it takes to do that good players always make in judgment. I always say that.
• <> Yeah I mean look at it that Stars stepped up the role player stepped up, pitching stepped up, the bullpen stepped up, everyone on their team stepped up. And I know they did it in a non-traditional kind of fashion. And what we're used to is throwing a starter out there for seven eight Innings, but uh this is their blueprint and they came through very non-traditional were the results. This is the first postseason series ever of six or more games, where each game was decided by four or more runs*9, and it was another route tonight a serious of big scores where the other team wasn't even close well. ♦1
  
  
• <> I tell you what their ability to score runs, and score runs in a hurry, and you have to give it to the Mets as well. They played a great series but I think they just ran into*10 the depth*11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers team. And look four runs every game they won by. It's going to get a little bit more difficult now when you're in the World Series.
• <> And let not forget all this run more lightly came from the bottom half of the line; know the big guys they came through one and the all*12 the night, but seriously the bottom of the line know did a great job for Los Angeles Dodgers.
• <> Meanwhile, the Mets are a great team they really are, but the Dodgers are just another level. 46 runs in six games that's a National League record, 7 and a half runs average*13. And they outscored this very very good Mets team by 20 runs. We're going to be here for a while, we're going to have players join us on the set. We're going to be here on the field watching the celebration. We're going to go into the clubhouse. We'll watch the champagne celebration each one of you guys has done this.
• <> Are you ever amazed at how quickly they have that merchandise ready to go*14 that says National League Champs you got to pay the bills, Maddie. I know right, I mean, I pick you today.
• <> Jose Viso, Tommy Edmond is here with us. Congratulations. The MVP has joined USP*15 right here we got the MVP from La Hoya Country Day to the MVP of the National League Championship Series. Bother way to go congratulations, we're going to get a mic for you in a moment. Tommy maybe we can let you borrow Alex's in the time here, we got a stool coming too this a professional operation and a mic in less than 30 seconds. All right Tommy, now that we're official congrats tell us about your role on the Dodgers from the day you got here to today headed to the World Series. ♦2
  
  
• <Tommy Edmond*16> Yeah I mean it's been crazy. I was injured when I first got here and kind of didn't know what the season was going to bring, but you know I know they brought me into kind of fill a bunch of different roles and the past like week or so since Mickey** got hurt it's been all short stop but you know it's been fun to be part of such a great team. You know we got so many good players and just been sick really fun.
• <> Tommy contrasts on the win the way you play you're such a great role model for so many young kids out there that want to be like you, and want to be a champion. You had experience with Cardinals. How does that experience, and how did it help you tonight, and then this series? And how does it compare to being an LA Dodgers?
• <Edmond> Yeah uh with St. Louis (Cardinals) we made it to NLCS my rookie year and I think just playing in that environment you know just prepared me for all the future moments that we've had you know just being able to keep a steady heartbeat, and I think the other thing is with this team we go so many guys who have the experience and just you know play the game really cool, calm and collected and kind of rubs off on everybody else*17.
• <Jeter> but Tommy congratulations to you. It was a fun series to watch you play there. Now you played multiple positions right? You played center field, you played short stop, you played second base during the season as well. I don't think people realize how difficult it is. It's not that you just throw you in center field, say tomorrow you're going to play short stop. How much pride and time do you put into making sure you're prepared to play anywhere they need you?
• <Edmond> Yeah it's tough I mean it's I definitely got to put the work in, you know, make sure I'm taking ground balls at short, second, outfield, but um you know our staff, coach staff does a great job of making sure. They're always available you know whenever I need some extra work, but um yeah it is tough but I think that's kind of where that time in St. Louis early in my career helped out a little bit too. I moved all around the first like I guess my whole career so far us so I think just having that experience and being able to adjust has helped out. ♦3
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• <Ortiz> Tommy congratulation on going to the world shorter and winning the MVP. Tell me the first day that you at the lineup and you find yourself hitting clean up on the lineup full of monster. What was the feeling like?
• <Edmond> Yeah, it's ridiculous you know I've never had clean up in my life before this year. But and do so in this we go so many superstars on our team and um it is it feels weird*18 you know like being in the clubhouse everybody's talking lot of smack*19 be like hey we got our clean up hitter coming through*20. I know it's been good it felt good to come through today, you know a couple big situations.
• Tommy poppy has something for you though you my dog man and only bad guys only the bad guys is worthy my dog teacher, congratulations we can't let you go without telling you this the last guy to have 11 hits and 11 RBI in an LCS is sitting to your left David Ortiz. I remember watching that you're sick in the postseason man.
• <. Congratulations like you man best of luck against the Yankee, Tommy, way to go. Thanks for joining us.
• <> Thanks you guys celebration continues there goes Babe Ruth I mean Kike Hernandez we're good we hope to have the visits from a lot of the Winning Side in this one. We're certainly going to pay attention to the most and kind of wrap up this season as well, but this moment is all about the Los Angels Dodgers heading on to the World Series for the fourth time in the last 8 years. And the by the way Dodgers Yankees the only Pro Sports match up that we've seen in the finals more than that is Celtics Lakers*22 approaching the 12th Dodger Yankee Super Bowl there have been 12 Celtics Lakers NBA Finals. I mean this is what it's all about this is rivalry Sports at its best.
• <Jeter> Derek this is the absolute ultimate don't even know if I've said this before but my dream world series when I played was Yankee Dodgers never actually had it happen but I tell you what all eyes are going to be on this series here.
• <> I mean you [Applause] have come on baby hey, Congratulations. Man hey thanks Matty way to go to everybody's happy much man just couldn't be happier man. Thank you what up. Do I get an invitation to tonight's party.
• <Dave Roberts, manager>Yeah you know what you got you definitely got. There's going to be some high-end cigars, some great first growth bordeau. We're all good you guys are all invited.
• I got you baby I got you this is in honor of your winning with these Bullpen combinations. I'm in for Burkhart we had a little Bullpen combination tonight. Congrats on this man the puzzle*23 all worked out.
• <Roberts> Yeah you know what Maddie I'll tell you it's like there's no script on how that game's going to go. You just know that it's one of those all hands-on*24 deck situations, and you know those young kids stepped up our veteran uh Bullpen guys stepped up. And we got 27 outs.
• <> I want to know I mean first of all Dave we've been saying it all along. We think I think that this has been you best managing job, because people don't realize how hard it is to manage such a juggernaut*25. There's so many options a lot of injuries. But how do you go about setting up your Bullpen, and even as much you don't have seen you put Edmund in the cleanup spot and he's the MVP? Tell me a little bit about that.
• <Roberts> Yeah Tommy Edmond's a little bit different of a cleanup hitter than you or you right, but you know what just trusted the player, I trusted our team. And yeah we've been through a lot of adversity this year but I'll tell you guys this team fought and I think in the postseason about the fight and we got a lot of talent too. It's going to be a great World Series. I think what the baseball world wanted.
• <> You got a celebration a big group of guys. How about the fact that Dave Roberts is way too young a guy to be sixth on the all-time postseason managerial wins list already. And he's got a chance for four more who knows where this career is headed after another couple years. I tell you what he's an experienced manager already. And he bring into this ball Club the same experience that he had as a player. I mean Dave Robbert is the full package. I have talked to so many of those Dodgers player and they say that the confidence level that he give them. It's in a type of level that there's no way you can come to the field not ready to go and play the game for him.
• <> Yeah it's consistency. I mean it's consistency in his approach. It's on the field for the Dodgers and Dave Roberts is the true definition of someone who has a consistent personality. Let's listen in the Club house.
• Hey boys real quick before we spray champagne. Yeah you some of this Mckey. One more shot all right. Boys real quick this is the previews of the last one we need to celebrate like this one more time. And we have a lot of personalities on this group but no ego. and that's the most important today we need it. We need everybody on the line from Jo*27 to the last [Applause] hey I just want to say thanks boys. It's been a sick run we go uh four wins and just looking forward to keep [Applause]
• <Roberts> Going hey boys hey McKey Rose said it [Applause] best got hey boys. Thank you for that one. Mickey Rose said it best it's about you guys it doesn't matter who gets the credit, everybody steps up when called upon like I said before. I've never been around a group of guys who I love or care about more. Four more wins work to be done. Let's go boys. [Applause - Spraying champaign!]

Dodgers NL 優勝 (2024/10/21):

• ほとんどの観客は球場を去っていないし、ファンは最終戦の前に離れないでいる。皆ぶらぶらして楽しんでいる。
• 今晩はD. Jeter, D. Ortiz, A. Rodriguezがいます。まず意見を聞いてみたい。Dodgersがリーグ優勝し、World Seriesに臨む。
• <A. Rodriguez> Dodgersは、NLでは機関車のような最高のチームだ。最初から最後までそうだった。彼らは今シーズンを通じた集大成をするにはあと4ゲームとなった。今日の勝運を勝ち得たのは、彼らは、前半だけで4三振と6 四球で抑えて、後半はずっと打撃のチーム押し切った。後はご存知の通りだ。
• このプロ野球のDodgersにはMVPが3人いるし、MVP級の選手も何人もいる。短期決戦では特にその力量が発揮する。我々は長い間大リーグで戦ってきた。シーズンでの戦いをする訳だが、優秀な選手はいつも適切な判断を下す。私はいつもそう言っている。
• その通りだ。スター選手も実力を発揮し、それ以外の選手も、ブルペンも含め皆がいつも以上の力を発揮した。そしていつもでないやり方をやったのだ。いつもは先発豆腐が7-8回を投げるというやり方だが、それを彼らは全く違うやり方で、結果を出したということだ。6試合以上の各試合が4点以上の差で決まった史上初のpostseasonだった。今夜もまた相手チームが全く及ばない大差のゲームとなった。
• 彼らの得点力はすごくて、それも一気に得点する。私はそれはMetsに対しても言えるが、Dodgersの(選手層の)厚さに及ばなかっただけだと思う。彼らは試合ごとに4点差で勝っている。だがWorld Seriesとなるとちょっと難しくなるかも知れないが。♦1
  
  
  
• しかもこの全得点は下位打線がもたらしたことを忘れてはならない。主力打線もひとり残らず貢献したが、実際には下位打線がDodgersのために大仕事をした。
• Metsは本当に素晴らしいチームだが、Dodgersはレベルが違った。6試合で46得点はNation League記録だ。１試合平均7.5点だ。これはMetsが20得点だったのを凌駕した。我々はしばらくここにいて、やがて選手たちもここに参加してくる。我々はフィールドで祝賀の様子を見ている。それかクラブハウスに言って、我々皆シャンパンかけの祝賀会を見ようと思う。
• National League Championの商品グッズが何と早く準備されていたことに驚かなかったか？Maddie、参加したあなたもその請求書を支払わなければならないよ。
• Tommy Edmondがここへやってきた。おめでとう。今夜のハイライトのMVP の登場だ。La Hoya Country DayのMVPかNL優勝のMVPになった。おめでとうに行く前に、ちょっと待ってすぐマイクを用意するから。それまでAlexのマイクを借りてもらおう。椅子も間もなく用意するから、あと30秒だけ待って欲しい。Tommyオーケーだ。さあ、あなたが今夜DodgersがWorld Seriesへ進出できた今夜、あなたが果たしたことを改めておめでとうと言いたい。♦2
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• <Tommy Edmond> そうですね。本当にクレイジーだった。ここに来た時、私は怪我をしていて、シーズンがどうなるかわからなかった。だがチームが私に様々な役割を与えてくれた。Mickeyが怪我をして以来、ここ一週間ほどは全てショートだった。このような素晴らしいチームの一員でいられて楽しかった。私達には多くの良い選手がいて、実際私自信も彼らのファンなのです。
• <> Tommy、あなたのプレーは、あなたのようになりたい、チャンピオンになりたいと願う子どもたちにとってすばらしいお手本です。あなたはSt Louis Cardinalsでの経験がある。その経験は、今夜そしてこのシリーズでどのような役立ったのだろうか。LA Dodgersの一員となったことと比べて。
• <Edmond> そうですね。Cardinalsでは、NL優勝決定シリーズに参加できた。あの環境でプレーしたことで、今後の全ての瞬間に備えることできたと思う。心臓がバクバクしないで済んだのです。またこのチームには経験豊富な選手が沢山して、とてもクールで落ち着いてプレーし、それが全員に伝わっていると思う。
• <Jeter> Tommy おめでとう。あなたがそこでプレーするの見れて楽しいシリーズだった。あなたは複数のポジションをこなしている。シーズン中は、センター、ショート、セカンドもこなした。それがどれほど難しいことか、皆わかってないと思う。センターをやっているあなたを、明日はショートをやれを言われて放り込まれるだけでない。必要ならどこでもプレーできるように準備するためにどれだけのプライドと時間をかけたのだろうか？
• <Edmond> そうですね。大変ですね。ショート、セカンド、外野でゴロを捕球できるように努力しないといけないのは確かです。でも我々のスタッフやコーチ陣がうまくいくようにサポートしてくれる。追加の練習が必要な時は、彼らはいつも対応してくれる。大変ですが、キャリアの早い段階でCardinalsにいた時期が少しは役立ったと思う。これまでのキャリア全体を通じて、あちこち移動してきたので、その経験と適応力は役立ったと思います。♦3
  
  
• <Ortiz> Tommy、世界とショート選手にってMVPを受賞したことを祝福します。打線に加わった最初の日、モンスターだらけの打線の中でクリーンアップを打つことになったときの気持ちを教えてください。どんな感じでしたか？
• ええ、信じられない位です。今年まで人生でクリーンアップを打ったことがなかったし。でも、今年はチームにスーパースターが沢山いるので、クラブハウスにいるとみんなが悪口なんか言いながら、おいおい、クリーンアップで打ててるぞ、みたいな感じで、変な感じでした。今日はいい感じでした。大きな場面がいくつかありましたし。

1. 元NY Yankees 主将 World Series 5回優勝
2. 元RedSox; Dominica
3. 元YankeesなどMVP
4. locomotive: 連続したもの
5. manah: 天からの恵みの食べ物
   
   
   
   
   
6. poppy: ケシ; '大成功'の俗語
7. The res is history. 後は知っての通りだ
8. caliber: 能力, 力量
   
   
   
   
   
9. run=R: 得点
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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11. depth: 選手層･懐の厚み
12. one nd all: 一人残らず
13. １試合平均7.6点
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
14. ready to go: 今か今かと待ちきれない
15. USP=unique selling position
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
16. Tommy Edmond: 韓国系米国人, 右投両打, 内野外野手 utility player
    
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17. rub off on everyone 皆に影響を与える
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
18. weired: 奇妙な; 素晴らしい
19. smack down: 叱責
20. come throug: 切り抜ける>成功する
21. RBI=Run Batted In 打点
22. Boston Celtics, LA Lakers of NBA
23. puzzle: 難問
24. hands-on: 実務, 現場
25. juggernaut:強力で巨大なもの
    
    
    
    
    
26. Mickey Rose (1935-2013) US screen writer in Brooklyn
27. Jo: 平均的な奴
    
    
28. 判断する
29. 過小評価
30. RBI: Run Batted In 打点
31. Cleveland Guardians (Ohio)
32. 最終決戦
33. (補助的な)役割の選手

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkfKZYeTbKM
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• Shohei Ohtani (and Will Ireton interpreter) joined Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, and Kevin Burkhart to discuss the LA Dodgers winning the 2024 World Series.
• <Kevin> My friend, hey good to see you and we'll get Shohei and Will to settle down and join us. Congrats. Amazing. Amazing. Shohei might be a little cold with that all the champagne on the T-shirt right now but I bet it feels good. So we'll get Shohei settled in here with Will. And congratulations to you both first of all. Shohei when we talked last week, you told me you came here specifically to win a World Series. Well now that you have. How does it feel?
• <Shei -Will> It was a very long season but to be able to be standing here as the last team standing has been an extreme honor.
• <Kevin> How special is this championship with this group of guys? You're very new to this team, you were in Anaheim for a long time. How does this group compare and winning the title? Does it make it all worth it for you?
• <Shei -Will> I really felt like this year that I was really supported by all the players and all the staff on this, you know, team that I've joined. So I'm really honored and you know very extremely priviledged to be able to be part of this organization.
• <Ortiz> Shei, congratulation on winning the World Series. I had a question; last year you won the WBC for your country. Now you win the World Series for this town LA. Is there other emotion and the exitement similar or there's any difference between the two of them?
• <Shei -Will> It's a really different kind of happiness that I feel with the WBC. It's a group of guys that just kind of got grouped into all of a sudden. And with this uh the Dodger you know we played it the entire season got to know a lot of people and today even at away Stadium there were so many Dodgers fans. So it's a whole different kind of meaning to be able to win a championship with the Dodgers. ■1
  
  
• <Jeter> I hope your shoulders feeling good now that you won. But how umch of a responsibility did you feel to make sure that even though you were injured you were still out there on the field in playing in this world series.
• <Shei-Will> When I initially hurt my shoulder, I thought my season was over, but a lot of my teammates were telling me hey we really need you so that really was a huge support or me to be able to get through this postseason,
  
• <Kevin> Shei it's been so cool for us to watch all of your support in Japan and we've had cameras over there and watching the fans react to you, and I'm curious how you think everyone feels in your home right now. The is a video of people watching in your hometown and excited when the Dodgers won. What does that mean to you to be able to bring joy to people back in Japan?
• <Shei -Will> I met so many fans at home and on the road uh telling me that they've come all the way from Japan and that was a huge motivation for me to be able to get through this long season.
• <Kevin> Shei I'm going to be in Japan in a coule weeks so if you don't mind recommending a few places for some saki some sushi yeah some maybe Roppongi so maybe you can send over a list them some good things
• <Shei -Will> Yes.
• <Kevin> Thank you.
• <Jeter> Do your fan do the fans in your hometown always watch you wearing suits and ties?
• <Shei -Will> I do think they're probably high schoolers' wearing same uniform probably watching from the school.
• <Kevin> They look clean. Shohei before we let you go, I first of all congratulations again. I would say it seems like you're getting used to this champagne celebration thing. I feel like you really are enjoying the champagne part of this whole winning thing. huh is that fair?
• <Shei -Will> Definitely I looking forward to doing it more and but I haven't tried a cigar yet.
• <Ortiz> Oh it' coming it's coming tonight, popping*1 battle. Hey listen, tell him because he were represent and all the DH worldwide real world this year he's my daw. So he's getting daw he understand what my daw. He understands what I say my daw. Ladies and gentlemen Shohei Ohtani world champion with the Dodgers. Thank you so much to Will. Congrats Shohei.■2

• <Kevin -Will> 勝つためにここに来たと前回おっしゃっていましたが、実際勝ってみて、どうでした？
• <大谷> まあ本当に長いシーズンでしたけど、最後こういう形で一番最後のシーズンまでプレイできて、その中で勝てて光栄だなと思います。
• <Kevin - Will> アナハイムにいて、そしてドジャースの一年目として優勝できて、それが仲間たちを一緒にできたというのは、大谷さんの中ではどういう気持ですか？
• <大谷>チームメイト、スタッフもそうですけど、誇りに思っていますし、本当に一年間一緒にやらしてもらって、支えてもらったというか、本当に僕自身がそういう風に支えてもらったという所が大きいので、すごく感謝していますね。
• <Ortiz - Will> まあ日本のためにWBCで勝てて、今回はドジャースとしてLAのために勝ったみたいになりましたが、気持ちは違いますかね？
• <大谷> そうですね。WBCは一気に集まって国を代表してという感じですが、本当に長いシーズンをファンの人たちと一緒に戦い抜いていて、今日も敵地でしたがドジャースのファンが一杯来てもらって、そこで勝つというのは違う喜びがあったなと思います。■1
  
  
  
  
  
  
• <Jeter - Will> 勝ったことで、肩が良くなったと思いますが...　まあ怪我されていましたけれどプレーし続けるというのは、責任感とかを感じましたか？
• <大谷> まあ怪我した直後は、シーズンは無理かなと思ったんですけれど、本当にその後の処置も含めて、まあ必要だと言ってくれたのが一番僕にとってはうれしかったですし、やっぱりここで最後までプレーしたいなという気持ちにさせてくれたのが、僕にとっては一番大きかったと思います。
• <Kevin -Will> 日本の皆さんに応援しに来てもらっているとのいうのは大谷さんにとってはどう思いますか？
• <大谷> 本当にシーズン中から日本から応援に来たよというファンの人たちが本当に多くて、それが敵地でもそう言ってくれるのが、僕にとってはすごく大きくて頑張りたいなという気持ちにさせてくれて本当に感謝していますし、一年間戦う活力になりました。
• <Kevin -Will>
  (近く日本へ行く予定だが) 東京でのおいしい所とか良い所を教えて下さい。
• <大谷> はい。
• <Jeter -Will> 地元のファンはああいったスーツを着ていつも試合見ているんですか？
• <大谷>多分今の感じでは高校ではないかと思う。日本は、皆同じ制服を学校へ行くので...多分高校ではないかと思います。
• <Kevin -Will> シャンペン祝杯はもう慣れてきて楽しんでいるような気がしますが...そうですかね。
• <大谷> そうですね。でもまだ葉巻は吸っていませんが。はい、また今後こうやってできるように。もっともっと何回やってもいいと思うので。また頑張りたいと思います。■ 2
  

1. pop ポンと弾ける
2. daw |dɔ́ː|:
   ばか者, あほう

>Top 3. Dodgers vs. Braves (2025/4/3)

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLxacD0CFdo

1. ♦<LA Radio>
   All right home. Well this would be fitting*1 if it were to end right here. And everyone on their feet at Dodger Stadium. Shohei Otani on his bobblehead*2 night.
   First pitch swinging, high drive, left center field. at the wall!! Oh my goodness! Shohei Otani, a sayonara swing!
   He's headed home and once again, the Dodgers walk off*3 winners. On his bobblehead night, he gives the people what they came to see. Another Shohei Otani moment.
2. DodgerStadium just became Hollywood. Can you believe this? DodgerStadium delirious.*4　It is stunned*5 but should it be? Time and again*6 Rick Monday this man delivers.
   If you were writing the script that it was going to end on Shohei Otani's bobblehead night in front of 50,000 plus then in the ninth inning he would win it with a home run. You say no rewrite, no one will believe it, we are at a loss. Once again because of number 17.
3. ♦<Dodgers TV>
   All right, here's Otani. High fly ball to center field. Harris is back. Otani. Inevitable!! Ladies and Gentlemen, embrace*7 this. Embrace this man, embrace this team, this season. And 8-0 start for the defending champs, unprecedented. Every single night, they do something that makes you say, wow, how much fun is this? Eight down, 154 to go*8. Dodgers six, Braves five.
4. ♦<Braves TV>
   And here comes Otani. Two for four with two singles tonight. Out to center field. Harris is back at the wall and the heartache*9 has hit a new level for the Atlanta Braves. Ohtani and Dodgers walk it off with a homer.
   
5. Well, and absolute heartbreaker here. It's going to be a first pitch change up from Raisel Iglesias. And on his bobblehead night, Shohei Otani comes through*10. There'll be one moment of this game, I think in particular, that we'll look back at and that was the bases loaded, nobody out situation back in the sixth inning and the Braves had 2, 3, 4 and were unable to get a run across the board. It felt like there was a momentum shift in that moment and unfortunately they could not get back on the board again. The Dodgers hung around*11 and eventually came even won this game.
6. They score the final six, and the final blow from the three-time MVP*12 Shohei Otani puts him over*13 the top. The Dodges are 8-0, and the Braves drop all seven on this West Coast trip to start the 2025 campaign. And Atlanta will head home wounded.
7. ♦This was a tough one. We've dealt with some frustrating losses already during the course of this season, but letting the Dodgers hand around too long, it just didn't feel right at the end. And then you get Shohei Otani up there at the end. It was a tough one.
   We were talking pregame how this is a bit of a super team and they showed why, you know, the only guy out of the bullpen that I recognize the name of was Kirby Yates. They went with other guys from that bullpen. I thought Bryce Elder† did enough. Obviously tonight he probably outpitched Blake Snell††, if you really look at it. Played some great defense, got some timely hits when we needed to for the first time this year, which felt like it was going to swing the momentum, but unfortunately just wasn't enough. And descended at the 9th inning, 5-5, and then that man, Shohei Otani, I honestly didn't think that he hit this that well. -
   I didn't either. I mean, it was up in the zone, but goodness, to be able to barrel*14 that up out over the plate like that. Change up, up out of the zone. Raisel was going to have to get 5 outs in this game, and unfortunately, it felt like the momentum was taken out of him, once he gave up the two runs in the 8th inning. You know, as a closer, it's so tough. We haven't seen a lot of Raisel this year because of obviously the game situation. And then when we get a chance to come in, you win the game like that. That's going to make him feel terrible, obviously. And the dreaded*15 road trip continues.
   Third home run for Otani on the career, second career walk-off home run as well. But yeah, like I said, if you give this Dodger team enough opportunities, you can't put them away. Bad things tend to happen.
8. ♦<Brian Snitker, Braves Manager>
   Snit, how difficult is that like tonight? Feels like you guys have broken out of it and then couldn't finish it.
   Yeah, no, we just, you know, we have yet to play the complete game. And, you know, we scored a few runs. You know, have potential for a lot more, really. Yeah, you know, but got to play 27 outs and we're having a hard tie getting that done.
   Testing was this just emotionally this whole week and then just ending?
   Very much so. I mean, this is, I don't wish this on anybody. Honestly, you know, in a competitive arena and what we're going through is tough. Very tough.
   As a manager, what kind of thoughts crossed your mind when you see Otani, especially in a key situation, come up to bat?
   I mean, it's, but my thought are, wish he, I don't know. wish, hope he mishits a ball, quite honestly. No, you don't like seeing him come up anytime, really. But, you know, he's a special player.
   You see the human side of the players and coaches in there. As somebody who knows them well, how hard is it to see people struggle when they work so hard?
   This thing's hard. This game is hard. It's, it's, you know, it's hard. And especially in this position that we, you know what we put ourselves here. So we just got to keep fighting and eventually get out of it.
9. ♦<Austin Riley>
   I mean, it's tough, you know. I mean, you know, it really is. You know, I, from a personal standpoint, it's honestly embarrassing what I've displayed offensively and I've got a lot of work to do. You know, it's from an offensive point, you know, there's no excuses. It's embarrassing.
   What's your sense of what the guys are feeling in the locker room here?
   You know, I think it's frustration. You know, we let it on a lot of opportunities out there go. You know, got an off day tomorrow and we get to go play in front of the best fans. So, you know, we're, you know, we got that to, you know, look forward to and, you know, clean some things up.
   Does it hurt because this the against the Dodgers, a team you want to stack yourself up*16 against?
   No, we just got to play good baseball. That's bottom line. You know, offensively, we just got to play better baseball.
   You've seen Shohei over the years. I mean, is it a moment like that? It's, you know, with.
   He's the best, best player in baseball, you know. So, you know, you make a mistake and, you know, more than likely you're going to pay for it. And like I said, there's a reason why he's the best.

1. ♦<LA Radio>
   さあ、ホームスタジアム。もしここで終わるとしたらこれ以上ふさわしいことはない。ドジャースタジアムでは、皆が立ち上がっています。大谷翔平のボブルヘッド(人形配布の)ナイトです。
   初球を振り抜き、高く飛ばして、左中間の壁に向かったぞ！ああ、なんと素晴らしい大谷翔平、さよなら弾だ。
   再びホームへ向かって、ドジャーズのさよなら勝ちだ。ボブルヘットナイトの日に、彼は皆が見たいものを与えた。また新たな大谷翔平の瞬間だ。
2. ドジャー・スタジアムは正にハリウッドになった。これが信じられますか？驚きに包まれている、何度も。奴がやってくれた。
   もしあなたが脚本を書くとしたら、大谷翔平のボブルヘッドナイトに日に5万以上の観客の前、9回のイニングにホームランで勝利するというように。そうすれば誰も書き直せと言わないし、誰も信じないし、我々は言葉に窮するだけだ。そう、あの背番号17番によってだ。
3. ♦<Dodgers TV>
   さあ、ここで大谷の出番だ。センターへの高いフライだ。ハリス選手が後ろに下がる。いつものお決まりの結果だ!! 皆さん、この事態を噛み締めて下さい。この男、このチーム、このシーズンをしっかり受け止めて下さい。前年の王者が、前例のない8勝0敗のスタートを切ったのです。毎晩、彼らはあなたに"ワオ"を言わせる何かをしてくれるのだ。それは何と楽しいことか。8試合が終わり、まだ残り154試合もある。LA DodgersとAtlanta Braves 6対5だ。
4. ♦<Braves TV>
   そしてここで大谷の出番だ。今夜は2本のシングルヒットで4打数2安打だ。打球は、センター方向へ。ハリスがフェンスまで下がる... Atlant Bravesの心の痛みは新たなレベルに達した。大谷とDodgersはさよならホームランで勝った。
5. まさに心を打ち砕かれる結末だ。Raisel Iglesiasの投げた初球の投球はチェンジアップだったと思う。そしてボブルヘッドナイトの日に大谷翔平が成し遂げた。この試合には大事な一瞬があったと思うし、特に振り返ってみると、あの時はノーアウト満塁の6回裏の場面で、Bravesは、2/3/4 番打者を迎えながら得点を挙げられなかったことにある。その瞬間に試合の勢いの流れが変わったように感じた。そして残念ながら、彼らは再び得点を挙げることができなかった。Dodgersは粘り強くて、結果的に追いついてこの試合に勝った。
6. 彼らは最終的に6点を挙げ、最後の一撃はこの日3度のMVP大谷翔平からの打撃で試合を決めた。これでDodgersは8勝0敗、そしてBravesはこの西海岸の遠征で全7試合を落として2025年シーズンのスタートを切った。Atlantaは傷ついてホームに帰ることになる。
7. ♦これは厳しい試合だった。このシーズン中にいくつかのフラストレーションのたまる敗戦を経験したが、Dodgers をあまりにも長く粘らせてしまうと、最後はいい予感しなかった。そして最後に大谷翔平が登場するのだ。一種のスーパーチームで、今日の試合でその理由がわかった。ブルペンから出てきた唯一名前を知っているのはKirby Yates選手だけだった。彼らはブルペンから主力でない選手たちを起用した。Bryce Elderは十分やったと思う。今夜は明らかに彼の方がBrake Snellを上回る投球をした。試合をよく見れば、すばらしい守備をして、今年初めて必要なときにタイムリーヒットを打った。勢いが変わるように感じたが、残念ながら十分ではなかった。そして9回に5-5となり、それからあの男・大谷翔平が登場、正直言って、彼がそれほどうまく打ったとは思わなかった。
   私もそう思わなかった。投球ゾーンは高めだったが、それを捉えて、プレートの外側のような場所でぶっ飛ばすなんて。(投球は)チェンジアップで、ゾーン高めの外側の玉。残念ながら彼が8回に2点を与えた時点で勢いが失われたように感じた。クローザーとしてはとても難しい場面だった。これまでの試合状況もあった今年はRaiselをあまり見ていない。そして登板するチャンスを得たときは、このような試合に勝たなければならないのは、彼を明らかに恐ろしく感じることになる。そしてこの恐ろしい遠征は続く。
   今年の大谷にとっては3本目のホームランで、キャリア2回目のさよならホームランだった。ええ。言ったようにこのDodgersチームに十分なチャンスを与えれば押し切ることはできないし、悪いことは起こりがちなものだ。
8. ♦Snit (Braves監督)
   今夜のようなことはどれほど難しいのか？ 抜け出したように感じたのに、最後まで勝ち切ることはできなかった。ええ、我々はまだ満足のいく試合ができていない。いくらか得点を挙げて、もっと多くの可能性があったのに、27のアウトを取る必要があるが、それを達成するのに苦労している。この一週間はこのような終わり方では感情的に厳しいか？ -まったくそうだ。つまりこれは誰にもこんな思いはして欲しくはない。正直言って、競争の舞台で、我々が経験していることは厳しい。監督として、大谷は特に重要な場面で打席に立つ時、どんな考えが浮かぶのか？そう...私の考えは... よくわからないけど。願わくは、彼がミスヒットすることを正直願っている。いつでも本当に彼が打席に立つのを見たくはない。でも彼は特別な選手だ。
   選手やコーチの人間的な側面を見る立場にいると思うが、彼らをよく知る人として、彼らがこれほど一所懸命に働いているのに苦労しているの見るのはどれほど辛いのか？
   それは、それは本当に... 厳しいことだ。特に自分たちの責任でこの位置に沈んでしまっている。だから戦い続けて、いずれは抜け出さないといけない。
9. ♦<Austin Riley選手>
   つまり。。厳しいことだ。厳しい、本当にそうだ。個人的観点からは、正直言って、私が攻撃面で見せたもは恥ずかしいし、やるべきことが沢山ある。そう、攻撃の面から言うと、言い訳はできないし、恥ずかしいことだ。
   ロッカールームでの選手たちの気持ちはどんな感じか?
   フラストレーションを感じている。多くのチャンスを逃してしまったし。でも、明日は休みで、その後は最高のファンの前でプレーすることができる。我々はそれを楽しみにしているし、いくつかのことを改善しないといけない。
   これはDodgers戦だからこそ痛いのか？自分たちと比較にしたいチームなのか？
   いや、ただ良い野球をする必要がある。それが最低目標だ。攻撃的には、ただもっと良い野球をする必要がある。
   あなたは、長年、翔平を見てきたと思うがこのような瞬間はどう感じたのか？
   彼は野球界で最高の選手だ。ミスをすれば、ほとんどの場合対価を支払うことになる。彼が最高であることには理由があるのだ。

1. fitting: ふさわしい、極上だ
   
   
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3. walk off: 立ち去る; win
   
   
4. delirious |dilíəriəs|: in a state of ecstacy 無我夢中, 熱狂
5. stun: <astonish びっくり, 呆然として
6. time and again: 再三再四
7. embrace: 抱きしめる> 事態を受け止める
8. to go: 時間･距離が残って two pages to go あと2頁。<お持ち帰り
   
   
9. heartbreak:　心臓の痛み, 心痛, 断腸の思い
10. come through: 知らせが届く> 事がうまくいく, 成就する
    
    
11. hang around: associate with; つきまとう, 粘る
    
    
12. MVP: 2021/2023/2024
13. put over: 成就する, 成し遂げる
    
    
    
    
    
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16. stack up: 積み上げる> 匹敵する, 太刀打ちできる

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXJe6BMn2gk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ud6_qJZxUA

>Top 4. Clayton Kershaw's Retirement:

1. <Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers>
   I have a lot of thank you to get through*3 and I'm not, I don't, I can't have time today to do it, just for all the people that have helped me along the way and got me to this point. So today I'm just going to kind of*4 keep it short and sweet*6 and then you know be able to really tell people just how grateful I am for everybody that's in this organization, that's in this room, that's been here. Later on, but, um, I'm going to call it. I'm going to retire. Um, we've talked about it a lot. Ellen and I have talked about a lot. Kiddos*7 talked about it a lot. Um, I'm at peace with*8 it. I think it's the right time. And it's been such a fun year. I've had such a blast*9 with with all you guys. So, I can't think of a better season to go out, and we still have a lot to accomplish obviously this month and the last thing I want to do is be a distraction*10 to anybody for accomplishing our ultimate goal to win in the last game of the season. So, we're going to get through this today and then we're going to go win the rest of the games and be good.
2. You know, I think just a few thank you. Um, Mark and Todd and ownership, thank you guys so much for everything that you've done for me. And Andrew, Goomer, Slater, front office, Stan Lawn, everybody. Thank you guys. Um, you've done so much for me and my family. And then I don't know where Doc is, but Doc and thanks Doc. And the whole coaching staff, thank you guys. I know I'm a pain sometimes, so thank you for putting up with me. Um, and then Thomas and Pawsome, whole training staff, Um, you guys are the best. So, thank you for helping me get this carcass*11 out on the field every fifth day. Appreciate it. And then, uh, you know, Trab Yav, strength guys, um, you know, we there's a whole article about my bowl now. So, thank you guys for helping me with that. All clubhouse guys, you guys are unbelievable. Everything you do for this team, y'all are the glue for real. So, thank you guys.
3. Dang*12 it, Ellen. That's not what I wanted to do. Um, the hardest one is the teammates. So, I'm not even going to look you guys in the eye. Um, just you guys sitting in this room. Um, you mean so much to me. Um, we have so much fun. Um, I'm going to miss it*13. I'm going to miss, you know, working out day one in the weight room, listening to crazy music with you guys. Shirtless Sundays. I'm going to miss all of that. Um I'm going to miss the flights. Um I'm going to miss um everything about them. Freddy, you know what I'm talking about. Um I'm going to miss all those. Um you know, the game in and of itself I'm going to miss a lot, but um you know, I can I'll be okay without that. I think the hard part is the feeling after a win celebrating with you guys. That's pretty special. All right, I'm done with that. Um, to the friends and family that aren't here that have supported me, thank you guys so much. Everybody back in Dallas, um, you guys are with me from square one*14. So, thank you guys. It's you all saw me when I was 14 to where I am now. So, you've seen every part of me. So, thank you guys for putting up with me for that long. Um, all right. Ellen, you four muskrats*15. Uh, four and a half muskrats. Um, Ellen sent me this thing today and I'm going to read it because, um, I get to*17 do whatever I want. You guys are here, so deal with it. Um, and it won't take long. I'm almost done. I promise. Um, but she was just kind of Ellen's way to process things is to kind of read through things. And this is this was from her vantage point*18. Um she calls it her what do you call it? Your perch*19 up on top. And this is what she said. This is um this is how she views our last 18 years here.
4. Um for my perch, I have been uncomfortably pregnant, nurse newborns, rock them to sleep to the roar of the seventh inning stretch. Um to get their last nap in, uh feed them baby food pouches, teething crackers, changing blowout*21 diapers. Um been frazzles*22 with toddlers*23, tantrums*24 and meltdowns, chased them through the concourses, uh a Mary Poppins bag full of tricks and games to keep them occupied, and ironically teaching them the ins and outs of baseball. Um explaining all the numbers on the scoreboard and the concession line*26, the ballpark food. Um she's been there, she's cried over some really hard losses and some really incredible milestones. And she's watched our kids fall in love with the game with the players with and watching me pitch. Um singing Take Me Out to the Ball Game*27 chasing beach balls, ducking*28 from fly balls, spilling food and popcorn all over the fans below them. Um and she's done it thousands of times thousands of bathroom runs all in the stadium. And the workers and ushers*29 are their best friends now. So, I just thought that was an amazing way to sum up her life from the stands and um just what she's seen through it all. So, um thanks babe. It's amazing. Um that's it. My last my favorite thing. Um my last thing is my favorite Bible verse. It's whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as you're working for the Lord, not for men. It's Colossians*31. And that's what I've tried to do. Just work at it. Just work at and love it. And so, um, I'm really not sad. I'm really not I'm really at peace with this. Um, it's just emotional and I've tried to hold it together. I told our guys not to make it weird*32 today. Um, so cuz*33 I was going to get weird if you make it weird and here I am making it weird. So, um, that's all I have. And just thank you everybody here that's covered me over the years. Um, I know I'm not the most fun at times. So, just thank you for putting up with*34 me. And um that's all I have. thank you guys so much for being here. [Applause] Do I get to go or no? Okay. All right.
5. <Reporter> Well, just having been so thoughtful with this decision, but why now?
6. <Kershaw> Yeah. You know, I think just with this last home start coming up, um I just felt it was the right time. Honestly, Ellen had a lot to do with it. She kind of talked to me and um it just felt like everything had come together and um you know, obviously we have another month to play and you know we have a lot of great pitchers so everybody's role is kind of up in the air*12 at this point. So, I just didn't want this opportunity to pass by. And it just kind of felt like the right thing to do.
7. <Reporter> When did you finalize your decision?
8. <Kershaw> We had talked about it um basically all year. You know, Ellen and I just kind of going back and forth and usually we wait to the offseason to kind of make a final call, but um I think almost going into this season, we kind of knew that this was going to be it. So, um didn't want to say anything in case I changed my mind, but um over the course of the season, just how grateful I am to have been healthy and be out on the mound and be able to pitch and um I think it just made it obvious that this was a good sending off point. And um it is. I've had the best time this year. It's been a blast.
9. <Reporter> How much did it matter to you to kind of go out on your own terms and in a season where you've pitched like this?
10. <Kershaw> Uh, you know, not a lot of people get this opportunity, so I'm just super grateful for it. And so um own terms is a weird thing to say, but not hurt is nice, you know. So being able to pitch and not pitch terribly and being able to be around has been super special.
11. <Reporter> What are you most proud of?
12. <Kershaw> Um, I don't know. I don't know. Um, hold on. I think I can answer that. Just give me a minute. Um I think we all play this game for the respect of our teammates and so um having these guys here is pretty special. I'm proud of that.
13. <Reporter> What about playing your enter career in Dodger Blue playing?
14. <Kershaw> Yeah that's been amazing. I love being here. I wouldn't change that for anything. Um yeah, my kids have grown up here. LA's, you know, we started out, you know, dating to married to four and a half kids later. So, it's just been we've all grown up here, so it's just been um it's been a special place.
15. <Reporter> You anticipating tomorrow night making your final regular season?
16. <Kershaw> I anticipate pitching good, Dave. All right. I mean, this is not, you know, this game matters, you know, for both teams. We're everybody's still in it. We got to win these games. So, it's good to get this out of the way*41 today and um you know, it'll be heightened, I'm sure. But, um I got a job to do, so I need to go out there and do my job and thankfully I'll have that to distract*43 me for sure.
17. <Reporter> Ken, you have been a mentor for so many pitchers. What's the most important lesson you hope they carry forward from your example?
18. <Kershaw> Uh, I don't know. I just wanted to be a great teammate to everybody, young guys, old guys, Um you know, we're all together every day for eight months out of the year, 10, 12 hours a day. So um who you play with matters and so um I haven't had a better time than with this group this year. It's been a blast and um looking forward to a little bit longer with them.
19. <Reporter> We heard that you made this decision maybe a month ago or so and then in August you know 5-0 with 180*44. You're so close to that all time wins record. Was these any thought like I can still do this at a high level? I'm still pitching great that maybe you want to keep going.
20. <Kershaw> No, I don't think so. I think I just wanted to be in the moment this season and um it's been a great year. So, I think we made the right call and um you know, you don't ever want to pitch bad. So, pitching well is important and that's how I would want to do it.
21. <Reporter> What do the people of this city mean to you?
22. <Kershaw> Yeah, I'm going to get a chance to thank the fans later, I think. But, it's been a wild ride*46, you know, and they've been behind us the whole every step of the way, and it hasn't been a smooth ride. You know, we've had our ups and downs, for sure. So, I's super grateful to every single Dodger fan that's come through the stalls*46 here at Dodger Stadium and everyone that I've gotten to meet along the way. I would say it's just been pretty special to have that fan base behind us for all these years. There's nothing better than having a full Dodger Stadium and getting to pitch in front of it.
23. <Reporter> You have a favorite moment here?
24. <Kershaw> Um no. Um I think winning is always my favorite thing. So, we got to win in 2020 and even though 2024 I wasn't a part of it, to get to win and be there for that was really special. And, you know, I guess maybe the only individual thing is maybe throwing the no hitter. That was very cool. I mean, I guess 3,000 strikeout was cool, too. It was really special this year. That was pretty awesome.
    .... I don't know. I think I'm going to have enough kids to keep me busy for a while. So, um I'm excited to not miss another game and watch all the baseball, volleyball, dance, soccer. What other sports do you play? Every other sport they imaginable. Football, basketball, everything. So, I'm going to do that for a while for sure.
25. <Reporter> You said a couple times that this is as much fun as you've had with the group. Um why this group and why this season?
26. <Kershaw> Um, we just it's just a great group of guys. I mean, everybody's here today, you know, and I think that's just that means a lot. And I think we all have each other's back. Um, you know, it not always going to grow great for everybody all the time. And the only people that understand that are the people in the clubhouse, so baseball's a hard game and it's just it's not easy to play. So, I think to have a group of guys in it together and kind of understanding that and being together and being able to have a ton of fun all the time is really important. And the older I've gotten, the more important it is. Like, you can't just go through you day every day, go through the motions, you know, like you just can't. It's too hard, too long to do that. So, you got to have Miggy doing the mic on the bus*52 and you got to have Kik and you got to have all these guys that are able to keep us having fun and energized every single day. And that's what this group is and it's been a blast and that's why I'm thankful we're going to have another month or so to play and it'll be great.
27. <Moderator>Maybe like two more questions, please. Yeah. talked a lot about you on0field accomplishments, but how important and how proud of you of you off-the field accomplishments in the community with you're in Ellen's Kershaw's Challenge Charity.
28. <Kershaw> Baseball's been a amazing platform. We've gotten to do some amazing things. Um, yeah it was Ellen's vision to start Kershaw's challenge and then the way that baseball's kind of come alongside that been pretty special. So, yeah, it's all just been really special.

1. <Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers> 今までここまで経験したり私を導いてくれたきたことに対して感謝の言葉を伝えたいのですが、今日ここでは、その気持ちを伝える時間はないでしょうから、今日は簡潔に、そして心から感謝の気持ちを伝えたいと思います。この組織に所属している皆さん、この場にいらっしゃる皆さん、これまで関わってくださったすべての方々に、本当に感謝しています。私は引退することになりました。妻のEllenとも私は何度も話し合いました。子供たちともよく話しました。これで私は心穏やかです。今のタイミングが一番良いと思っています。本当に楽しい一年でした。皆さんと過ごした時間は最高でした。これ以上のタイミングでの退団はないでしょう。今月はまだ達成しなければならない目標が沢山ありますが、シーズン最終戦で優勝するという最終目標を達成するために、誰かの邪魔になるようなことはしたくないのです。今日はこの場に感謝の気持ちを伝え、残りの試合に集中して優勝を目指したいです。
2. 最後に、感謝の言葉をいくつか述べます。Mark, Todd、オーナーの方々、本当にありがとうございました。Andrew, Goomer, Slater, フロントオフィスの方々、Stan Lawn、その他の皆さん、本当にありがとうございました。私の家族のためにも、沢山のお世話になりました。医者の先生はどこにいるのでしょうか? 先生, ありがとう。そして、コーチ陣の皆さん、本当にありがとうございました。私が大変な時もあったと思いますが、辛抱強く我慢してくれてありがとう。TomasとPawsome, トレーナー陣の皆さん、最高でした。毎試合、私のこの体をピッチに送り出してくれてありがとう。本当に感謝しています。そして、Trab Yav、体力強化トレーニング担当の皆さん、私のことについて記事が書かれたようですね。皆さん、今回の件で色々手伝ってくれて本当にありがとう。クラブハウスのスタッフの皆さん、皆さんの働きぶりは本当に素晴らしいです。チームのために尽力してくれている皆さんは、まさにチームを支える縁の下の力持ちです。本当に感謝しています。
3. しまった、大変なことに、Ellen。こんなこと言いたくなかったんだ。一番辛いのはチームメイトのことなんだ。だから、皆の目を見ずに話すよ。この部屋にいる皆を。皆は僕にとって本当に大切な存在なんです。一緒に過ごした時間は楽しかった。それがなくなると思うと寂しいです。筋トレで一緒に音楽を聴きながらトレーニングしたり、日曜日にシャツを脱いで過ごしたり。そういう時間も全部寂しくなる。飛行機での移動も寂しくなる。ともかくチームのすべてが寂しくなるのです。Freddy, 僕が言いたいこと分かるよね？試合自体は寂しくなるけど、それがないと生きていけないわけじゃない。一番寂しいのは、試合に勝った後の喜びを皆と分かち合うことなんです。あれは本当に特別な時間でした。はい、もうこの話は終わりです。ここにいませんが、これまで応援してくれた友人や家族の皆本当にありがとう。ダラスにいるみんなも、僕が何もなかった頃からずっと応援してくれてありがとう。14歳から今の僕まで、ずっと見てきてくれたんだ。だから、これだけ長い間、僕の面倒を見てくれてありがとう。さて、エレン、お前ら4人（いや、4人半か？）の仲間たちよ。今日、エレンが何か送ってきたんだけど、読んでみるよ。だって、僕は何でもできるんだからね。みんなここにいるんだから、聞いておいて。すぐ終わるよ。約束する。エレンはいつも、何かあったらこうやって文章にして整理するんだ。これは彼女の視点から書いたものなんだ。彼女はこれを「自分の視点」とか「高みからの視点」とか呼んでるんだ。で、彼女はこう言ったんだ。これは、彼女がここでの私たちの過去18年間をどのように捉えているかという彼女の考え方です。

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27. Take me out to the ball game: 私を野球につれってって, 野球応援歌 1908作
28. duck: 頭をひょいと下げる
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>Top 5. Kristen Watson says Ohtani is different;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef7moTwdotY

1. Such a man who change my life as a reporter and I will never see another player like him again. Dodgers correspondent Kirsten Watson makes a shocking confession while crying. Having covered countless superstars over her 20-year career, there is one athlete she claims is special. That’s Shohei Ohtani. The reason was completely different from what you might imagine. It’s not about records or numbers. This time, we will delve*3 into the unknown truth about Shohei Ohtani, which has made her completely lose her composure*4 as a professional reporter, and will reveal the secret of Ohtani that continues to shake her heart of a deeper level. Watson’s first reaction to Ohtani was neither surprise nor admiration. She says it was scary. For the first three months I couldn’t ask him any proper questions. The reason isn’t the language barrier. I was scared of the weight he carried. Three months into the 2024 spring trying season, while other reporters kept requesting interviews with Ohtani, Watson alone kept her distance. Because she sensed something that other reporters didn’t. The atmosphere is different when he’s on the bench. It’s as quiet as being in a library. The players also unconsciously lower the tone of their voices. This is not normal.
   
2. The weather turned out to be a rainy day. With practice canceled and most of the players leaving the clubhouse, Ohtani was the only one quietly continuing his strength training in the training room. As Watson was watching the scene, Ohtani suddenly turned around and smiled at her. At that moment, something changed inside me. In his eyes, he saw not the perfect baseball player the media had created, but simply a hard-working man. From there, Watson began to closely observe Ohtani’s behavioral patterns. Then, a surprising discovery was made. Before every practice, he sits alone on the bench and meditates for 15 minutes. And after practice, it’s the same 15 minutes. No one speaks to him during this time, it’s an unspoken agreement between all his teammates. When Watson asked other athletes about this time in the positive zone*6, she got some interesting answers. Apparently, in the beginning, some players would talk to him at that time. But Ohtani never shows any signs of displease. However, his performance that day was clearly different. Since then, everyone has come to cherish*7 that time, and through this discovery, and came to understand the careful selection of Ohtani’s strength.
   
3. His strength isn’t just his talent. It lies in a spirituality that values inner dialogue. This allows him to stay calm under pressure and always remain humble. This discovery completely changed my perceptions of Ohtani. What’s even more interesting is Ohtani’s facial expression during this meditation session. Sometimes he smiles, sometimes he looks serious. It’s like having a conversation with someone in his mind. I later learned that he often remembers his family and his former teachers back home. Watson believes that this mental routine is what truly sets Ohtani apart from other players. Other players also have the skills and physical strength. But I have never seen a player who can face himself so deeply. This is where his true strength lies. ♦1
   
   
4. The aesthetics of failure that a reporter witnessed and what Ohtani taught her. This is a side to Ohtani that many people don’t know. It’s how he deal with his failure. What Watson witnessed was not perfectionism, but a genius ability to embrace failure. His true greatness was not revealed in his moments of success, but in his moments of failure, which were unforgettable. This refers to a game in June 2023 in which Ohtani struck out three times in a row. Normally, players would show their frustration by showing their faces or by hitting the ball with their bat or helmet. However, Ohtani’s reaction was completely different. After his third strikeout, he came back to the dugout and let a small chuckle. Then he told the player next to me, “he’s throwing a really good ball today.” I got goosebumps*8 at that moment. Veteran player Justin Turner, who witness the scene, later told Watson: At that moment, we realized how amazing Ohtani truly is. He doesn’t see failure as the enemy. He sees failure as a teacher. Even more surprising was Ohtani’s behavior during the game. He spent two hours analyzing the video of the opposing pitcher. But his expression looks like he’s having fun, like he’s solving a puzzle. I think we’ll have a better game tomorrow. He said and seems to be really enjoying himself. Watson offers her own analysis of his ability to enjoy failure. In Japan, there is a saying that failure is the mother of success. But in Ohtani’s case, it wasn’t the mother, but his best friend. He doesn’t feel any pressure because he’s comfortable with his failure. In fact, when we looked at the data, some interesting facts emerged. Even though Ohtani failed, his performance in the next at-bat was exceptionally good. His batting average in the next at-bat after striking out is over .304. This is no coincidence. He has an extraordinary ability to learn quickly from failure.
   
5. When Watson asked the team’s interpreter about this careful selection of abilities, she got an interesting answer. Ohtani has been keeping a diary of his failures he was a child. He wrote in more detail about the days that didn’t go well. And it always ends with what to do tomorrow. This customer continues until day. Watson believes that Ohtani’s ability to deal with his own failure is his greatest strength. There are many perfectionists in sports fields, but Ohtani is different. He’s an imperfectionist. He’s happy that there’s always room for improvement. So the growth never stops. He also says that this attitude has an impact on the entire team. His influence changed the way the whole team views failures. In the past, many players tried to hide their failures, but now there is a culture of sharing the mistakes, and learning from each other. This is an example of one player changing an entire organization. ♦2
   
   
6. Watson discovers the secret of unspoken kindness. When talking about Ohtani’s character, many people focus on his words and actions. But what impressed Watson most was what he didn’t do. His true kindness is revealed not in his actions but in his inactions. There is a specific episode. It was July 2024, and a young player in the team made an error that cost them the game*9. After the game, the player sat alone on the bench and cried. Normally, a senior player would go and console the player. But Ohtani was different. He just watched the player from afar and didn’t approach him. At first, Watson thought he might be cold. But the truth was quite different. Thirty minutes later, as the young player stood up to head to the locker room, Ohtani quietly walked over to him. And then he said just one thing: let’s do our best tomorrow. I saw the players’s face instantly light up and I knew it. Ohtani was giving the player time to recover on his own. He has a genius ability to read people’s minds. They instinctively know when they need comfort and when they want to be left alone. He always shows compassion when someone is feeling down. Instead of directly comforting the person, create an environment that makes it easier for him to recover. For example, on days when he has a bad hand*11, Ohtani have more defense practices more than usual. He shows through his actions, not his words, that he’s not perfect either. This is something that only a truly kind-hearted person can do. What’s more interesting is how he responds to his fans. When asked for an autograph, he always looks the person in the eye before writing. And while he’s writing, he tries to remember that person. He said he wanted to remember him the next time he met. In fact, Watson has witnessed Ohtani remembering the faces of fans on numerous occasions. When the boy who got his autograph six months ago came to the stadium again, Ohtani remembered him and said that you came again. The child’s mother cried tears of joy. When I asked Ohtani himself about this kindness he remembers, I got a surprising answer. He said that he wanted to cherish each and every encounter he had with each person. And I can’t believe how humble he is, saying that it would be rude for me to forget him when he remembers me. Watson believes that this unspoken kindness is the reason why Obtain is loved all over the world. Many people show off*12 their kindness, but it is rare to find someone who tries to hide it. He keeps his kindness hidden from others. That’s why the feeling of excitement when you realize it is multiplied many times over. ♦3
   
   
7. The truth behind the last 10 minutes that brought a professional Journalist to tears. The most moving moment in Watson’s career as a reporter wasn’t a glamorous record-breaking moment. It happened after a mundane*14 Tuesday practice. It only took 10 minutes. I will never forget that day. Those 10 minutes completely changed my perspective as a journalist. One day in August 2024, after practice ended and the other players headed to the clubhouse, only Ohtani remained on the field. There was no particular reason, I was just playing catch by myself. At first, I thought it was self-study. But it was different. He was playing catch with an elderly man who was a cleaning staff member at the stadium. The man was over 70 years old and had worked at Dodger Stadium for many years. However, he had almost no experience playing baseball and was unsure of how to play catch. Normally, one would think it was dangerous and give up, but Ohtani was different. He kept up with the old man’s pace and seemed to be having a great time playing catch. This game of catch lasted for 10 minutes. During that time, Ohtani never looked at the watch and enjoyed himself as if he had an infinite amount of time. During those 10 minutes, the old man’s face lit up like a young boy’s. Ohtani also had the purest smile I have ever seen. After the game of catch was over, an even more moving scene awaited. Saying thank you, when he bowed deeply, Ohtani replied, “Thank you for the fun time,” he said and bowed even deeper. Watson was moved to tears by the sight. At that moment, I realized that for Ohtani, baseball isn’t just about winning and recording records. It’s a communication tool that connects people. When I spoke to the old man later, I discovered an even more moving fact. The old man apparently wanted to brag*16 to his grandson that he had played catch with Ohtani. But no one believes him. So the next day, Ohtani invited the old man’s grandson to the stadium. It was not an official event by the team, but a personal consideration by Ohtani. Seeing the proud look on the old man’s face as he took a photo with his grandson and gave him an autographed ball, which made me reconsider the true meaning of the job of a reporter. At first, I thought I would write an article about it as an inspiring story. But it was different. This isn’t something that should be written about. I thought that Ohtani’s pure feelings should not be turned into a product. ♦4
   
   
8. In the end, Watson decided not to write about the episode and instead kept it to herself. The important thing about being a Journalist is not to report everything. Sometimes it is necessary to keep something beautiful as it is. Those 10 minutes should have been just for Ohtani and the old man. Watson remains convinced that this decision was correct. Since that day, my stance as a reporter has changed. Ohtani taught me the true meaning of journalism. How the reporter sees himself fighting loneliness, the loneliest man in the world, there are aspects of Ohtani that are rarely talked about. It’s a loneliness. Watson was closer than anyone else and felt this deep loneliness. I have never seen a player so lonely, surrounded by so many people. Watson offer her own analysis of the true nature of this loneliness. His loneliness comes from the pressure of not being understood by anyone. He carries the expectations of the whole world on his shoulders, yet has no one to share that weight with. This is unimaginable loneliness. In fact, it is said that this sense of loneliness can be seen when observing Ohtani’s behavior. After a game, while other players go out to eat with their teammates, he always goes back to the hotel alone. He is sometimes invited, but he always politely declines. The reason is that he doesn’t want to bother everyone. But what impressed Watson most was how Ohtani dealt with the loneliness. He doesn’t see loneliness as an enemy. He sees solitude as a partner that helps him grow.
   
9. There is a specific episode. One night, Watson was passing through the hotel lobby when he saw Octane sitting alone on a sofa, gazing up at the starry sky. I hesitated about calling out to him, but decided against it. His expression was so calm that I felt I shouldn’t disturb him. When I briefly touched on the subject that next day, Obtain game me a surprising answer. I feel most relaxed when I’m alone. It’s a valuable time to face myself, he said. I see loneliness as a gift, not a pain. Watson explored this issue of dealing with loneliness in more depth. He says he uses his time alone to reminisce*17 about his family and his teachers back home. He said that when he is alone, the faces of the people who support him come to mind and he realizes that he is not alone. What’s even more interesting is that Ohtani uses solitude as a way to strengthen himself. Use his time alone to face his weaknesses. Sometimes he shed tears that no one can see. But those tears will give him strength the next day. He uses solitude as a tool to train himself. He says this attitude is also shared by his teammates. Other players have also come to respect Ohtani’s time alone. I understand that he has his own way of fighting. I think this is a very mature team. Watson believes that Ohtani’s mental strength is due to the way he deals with loneliness. Many people try to avoid loneliness. But Ohtani has accepted his loneliness and turned it into strength. That’s why he never loses sight of himself, no matter how much pressure he’s under. Finally, Watson concludes this topic with some memorable words. His solitude is not dark. Hopeful loneliness. Loneliness gives him the strength to believe in himself. I don’t know anyone else who has such beautiful loneliness. ♦5
   
   
10. This reporter is convinced that Shohei Ohtani will change the future. Watson’s expectations for Ohtani go far beyond mere baseball records and achievements. She is convinced that Ohtani will revolutionize the sport itself. Before he is a baseball player, he is a pioneer of human potential. Watson speaks passionately about the basis for this conviction. Up until now, sports teams have been all about competition. Defeat your opponent, break records, and seize victory. But Ohtani is different. He aims co-creation of sports. When analyze the specific impact that Ohtani has had on the sports team, we can see some surprising changes. The team he is a part of developed a culture that emphasized team performance over individual performance. The phenomenon known as the Ohtani effect is also occurring in other baseball teams. They players are starting to think about their teammates more than themselves. Furthermore, it is said that there are changes in the way fans are spreading the virus. Fans who previously only wanted their team to win, now support any player who plays well. The fact that Ohtani receives applause even when he is in an away games is symbolic of this change.
    
11. But what concerns Watson most is the impact on children. Today’s children are learning to enjoy themselves rather than win by watching Ohtani. Even in baseball classes, there are an increasing number of coaches who place more importance on everyone improving that on winning. Watson offers a unique perspective on this change. The original purpose of sports was to foster humanity. Before we knew it, attention was focused on the game, but Ohtani is reminding us of the original roots. She also says that Ohtani’s influence extends beyond baseball clubs. Athletes in other sports are also trying to learn from Ohtani’s attitude. The idea of honoring not only skills but also human character is beginning to spread throughout sports clubs. Watson also talks about the impact of this change will have on society as a whole. Sports are an epitome*18 of society. If sports clubs change, society will change. Without even realizing it, Ohtani is starting a movement to create a better society. And she speaks with confidence about the future: People will look back on this in 10 or 20 years. At that time, Shohei Ohtani changed the concept of sports. He is a historic figure who not only broke records but also transformed the culture itself. Finally, Watson spoke about her own role. My mission is to document this historical moment. To convey accurately the new values that Ohtani is creating now. That is my greatest responsibility as a journalist. These words contained a deep sense of mission that went beyond mere working. I am truly honored to have lived in the same era with him and to have been able to witness this moment of change.
12. Summary: What emerges from Kirsten Watson’s testimony is a completely different image of the Shohei Ohtani we know. Shohei Ohtani is not the perfect superstar portrayed by the media, but a human being with a deep inner self*21 His true greatness lies not in records or numbers. He does not fear failure, he face loneliness, and he supports those around him with unspoken kindness. It his in this humanity that his tire value lies. That’s why Watson is so adamant*22 that this is an exceptional case in her 20-year career as a journalist. Beyond technical excellence, it is the depth and beauty of the people that make these carefully elected works that connote* to move the hearts of so many. What is most impressive is the impact Ohtani is having on the sports club itself. From competition to co-creation, from victory-based to humanity-based. Without even realizing it, he is imaging a new sports culture. Through Watson’s words, Shohei Ohtani became apparent as more than just a baseball player. A true game changer that transforms the times and influences peoples’s values. ♦6

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>Top 6. Sandel of Harvard Univ.: Let's talk about Shohei Ohtani:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdkm5s_u9zY

1. 1. Prof Michael Sandal talked about Shohei Ohtani, through the lens of Japaneseness*3. The professor once had experienced coaching a youth baseball team, and is said to be a big fan of Ohtani himself. Prof Michael Sandal presses the drum*4. Ohtani will continue to be active for a long way yet. This is because of his constant effort, humility, and gratitude. And shouldn't we take another look at what it means to be a Japanese. This exemplify young Japanese is captivating people all over the world.
   
2. Prof Sandel’s online lectures are attended by tens of million people around the world, but the discussion about Ohtani that took place between Prof Sandal and a Mexican student during a break in the lecture was particulary talked about. When the Mexican student asked Prof Sandel if there is a major leaguer he was currently paying attention to, Prof Sandel Sandal looked a little surprised and replied, “I love baseball so much that I used to coach a youth baseball team. There's almost no one who doesn't know about him now. But I’m a big fan of Ohtani. He is the player I pay the most attention to. The Mexican student knows Ohtani, of course. Baseball is very popular in my country Mexico, and Ohtani is of course famous. However, I think, he is currently in his prime, both physically and technically, and will probably start to decline in the another 12 years. Ohtani plays two-way and has excellent results. But I think it is unclear whether he will be able to continue playing two-way.
   
3. In response to this question, Prof Sandel’s expression suddenly changed to one of thoughtfulness. After saying that he had intended it to be a casual conversation during a break, he said that he wanted to talk about this topic seriously, and the discussion about Ohtani began. Prof Sandal first explained Ohtani’s incredible physical abilities. Ohtani started playing baseball at around 8 years old, and he was already throwing a fast ball at 110 km/h. Generally speaking, if you can actually throw a ball at around 80 km/h, you are good enough to be an ace pitcher so you can see how amazing 110 km/h is, he said, indicating that he himsel had experienced playing baseball, and could fully understand Ohtani's greatness.
   
4. But, the Mexican student raises a question. He’s certainly amazing but he’s also plays as both a hitter an a hitter. I feel it would be difficult to continue being a two-way player. He will eventually have to narrow it down to one. Prof Sandel said the discussion about Ohtani deepened. Professor under hightly praises Ohtani's strong will to continue being being a two-way player, and Ohtani has had a storng desire to be both a hitter and a pitcher since childhood. At the time he was heavily criticized by those aorund him who said it was impossible, but he actually surprised many people by showing great performance and results in games. He said that his success was not just due to his talent, but also to his hard work. In fact, Ohtani himself gained self-esteem when he overcomes the fact that those around him say it is impossible.
   
   
   Prof Sathen he went on to say, “Let’s start by getting to know his true essence,” and deepened the discussion about Ohtani. Prof Sandal highly praised Ohtani’s strong determination to continue his dual roles, and Ohtani has had a strong desire to play both pitching and batting since he was a childhood. At the time, he was heavily criticized by those around him, who said it was impossible, but he surprised many people by actually performing brilliantly in the games and achieving results. He said his success was not just down to talent but also to hard work.
   5. In fact, when Ohtani himself overcomes something that others around him say is impossible, he feels a rise in his self-esteem. Of course, in games, opportunities arise if you fight to the end without giving up, but I was also told that I would never be able to accomplish, but I believe that I can, so even if people around me say I can’t, if I produced results they will support me, and change their way of thinking. He said that one thing can change the situation. Ohtani continued to record impressive results as a two-way player and accomplished many extraordinary feats*6, but the professor praised these as the result of Ohtani’s tireless efforts. For example, every during the off-season, Ohtani does not drink alcohol or eat high-calorie meals, and while other athletes enjoy eating out, he continues to undergo rigorous training that is unimaginable to us. These successes are the result of his deliberate efforts and are not temporary. His stoic approach can also be said to be a characteristic unique to the Japanese.
   6. However, a Mexican student raised a question about t Prof Sandel’s opinion. There are many non-Japanese miners in the world. Why can you say that Japanese people are the only ones who work hard in a stoic manner? Prof Sandal responded to this question as follows: The Japanese have always been a people who have been adept* at accepting new technologies from overseas, understanding them, and then making their own improvements. For example, the excavator was not invented in Japan, but it was made smaller so that it could be used in Japan, where there are many narrow spaces, and as a result, excavators all over the world are made in Japan. Although automobiles were originally developed in other countries, Japanese-made cars now occupy the top positions in the world market. It is true that there are many successful people in the world regardless of race or nationality, but it can be said that it it the Japanese who have always continued to work hard and achieve results. Although Japan is considered a mall island nation in Asia, it has constantly evolved by incorporating technology from other countries, and has ultimately became one to the world’s leading developed nations. This Japanese spirit also applies to Ohtani in some ways. The professor
   talks about Ohtani’s own tireless efforts behind his success. He aimed to play as a two-way player, and although many people told him it was impossible, he stuck to his will and simply practiced diligently, achieving excellent results not only in the Japanese Association but in MLB, becoming a player who is famous around the world. Ohtani himself has a different understanding of the meaning of hard work than last year. It is not something that should be changed, First of all, his goal is to improve on the last year’s result. He thinks it it good to keep changing for better or worse. He thinks himself who will defend the status quo, but even when things are going really well, he tries to find new techniques to surpass them than just maintain them. Even when he fails, he sometimes realizes after a few years that it was the right choice. Ohtani’s sprit of hard work and continued challenges are exactly what Prof Sandal points out as being characteristic of the Japanese people. Prof Sandal point out that Ohtani has been able to achieve this extraordinary feat not because of his talent, but because he has always approached baseball with a humble attitude. He also mentioned the problems wit meritocracy. Meritocracy places emphasis on individual talent and effort, while tending to downplay factors such as family environment and chance. Ohtani’s success is due not only to his talent and hard work, but also to the favorable environment and support he has received. Prof Sandal explains that it is important to have humility and recognize that success is not achieved through one’s own efforts alone. Ohtani attributes his success to the people around him and is always grateful. It can be said that this humility is what is supporting Ohtani’s further growth. Shohei Ohtani’s success can be attributed to a combination of his talent, hard work, and the Japanese spirit. Prof Sandel’s lecture highlighted the Japanese characteristics behind Ohtani’s success. Ohtani’s humble ad unwavering* attitude should be a good example for us all.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcaV1GLSuyA

>Top 6. Dodgers vs. Brewers, Championship Series-4; Oct 18, 2025:

1. Dodges have went away from another trip to the World Series and Shohei Ohtani, their highest paid player, is on the mound to try to send him there, as Chourio strikes out and Ohtani's first out is a K*3. Well, he just pumped up*4 and threw that ball right by*5 him. A great fast ball hitter Chourio. But after the breaking ball*6 is late on this pitch, up and away. That's a called strike three. Ohtani paints with a 100 mph fast ball and back to back*7 strike outs. One swinging, one looking*8. I never think of this Brewers club that as a club that strikes out a lot. They're striking out a lot this series. What a start*9.
2. This is the other end of the spectrum, the pitching spectrum from Shohei Ohtani. And there goes Ohtani. Shohei lighting up the highlights already. It's a lead-off*11 home run after he struck out three in the top of the first and the Dodgers leaded one to nothing. He hit 55 in the regular season, a Dodger record, and he's gone deep*10 for the third time this postseason, his first of the championship series. ♥1l
3. Cut it a little bit closer*15. Ohtani deals and a swing and a miss. Contreras strikes out. Ohtani picks up a big out on a K. Chourio stays put at third base. Two men gone*12 now in the fourth. This one's in the other batters box. Starts on the outside corner. Has about 12 in of break*13. Bauers has been one of the few hot hitters for the Brewers. And a swing and a miss. Ohtani strikes him out on a splitter*14. Brewers get a runner at third and one out and cannot score. Ohtani keeps the zero on the board.
4. Homer in the first his third lead-off home ran in the postseason. Had one last year. He's had two this year. Oh my goodness*16. Shohei Ohtani. Wow. Up and over the roof. A majestic blast. Ohtani dropped jaws*18 everywhere and it's four to nothing Dodgers. Johnny, I was just about to say 3-1 walks. Not the worst outcome. 117 off the bat, 469 ft. He is the first Dodger to ever have two multi-home run games in the same postseason. This was about as impressive as it gets*17. The bat flip, the one you could enjoy all the way around*20. What a majestic home run that was. My goodness, this crowd is still buzzing here at Dodger Stadium. The sound in our booth is deafening*19.
5. Is it a swing? It is. And it's a strikeout as Ohtani takes down*21 Caleb Durbin. His sixth strikeout of the game. Two outs in the fifth inning. Split finger kind of sits on the inside of that zone. He thought maybe he was going to break back over the plate but couldn't keep his bat back. Ohtani in a one-two count. Ohtani chance to come right back on the mound and put the Brewers down in order*22. He does so. Seven strikeouts. Shohei Ohtani. What a player. We're all bearing witness to*23 greatness tonight, from the first inning here tonight. He's seven strikeouts through five innings. And a little half swing by Collins. That is the splitter once again. Then he strikes out Collins to start the sixth. One and two on Turang. And a swing and a miss. t's another strikeout number nine for Ohtani. He has struck out four consecutive Brewers. I mean, usually these kind of games are reserved for Williamsport*24.
6. Time for our diamond play of the night presented by Desert Diamonds. A diamond if forever. It is hard to say we are witnessing something for the first time in Major League Baseball, but that's it. Shohei Ohtani dominating on the mound. That's the guy in the game. Look at our guy right there. That that said it all*26. I mean, those are big leaguers doing that. Those are Hall of Famers that are holding their head because they've seen something they've never seen. Up the middle and a base hit*28. Took that approach, Frenchie. Good call. And it's a single and the Brewers now in business. Two on, nobody out*29. And here comes Dave Roberts. The Brewers have their shot. This is their shot.
7. Taken out of the game as a pitcher, but the Ohtani rule allows him to stay in as the DH. Hitting number nine before Ohtani has got to be the worst place to in baseball. Just can't wait to get past*31 you. No one wants to see you. One and two. The count. Ohtani. Denny. Ohtani. Ohtani has done it again. His third home run.
   Take a bow. Shohei Ohtani. An all-time*32 game for an all-time player. Three homers. He makes it five to nothing. Two strikes. And this is where he goes, right? The ball's a little down, little outer half. 114 off the bat. And this are only 427. The opposite way. Yep*33. Which has been flipped*34 in a most impressive way here tonight. Conspiracy theorists tell us all the time that there's AI living amongst us right now. He goes 446, 469, and 427*36. It's the third three homer game in Dodger postseason history. And it's a wow from the magic one*37.

1. ドジャーズはあと１勝でワールドシリーズに進出です。チーム最高年俸の大谷翔平がマウンドに登場します。まずはJackson Chourioの最初のアウトは三振(K)です。彼は気合を入れての全力の速球に振り遅れましたね。速球には強いChourioですが。その後遅い変化球からの高め速球を遠めに投げました。これで三振です。大谷は描いた通りの100 mph(161 km/h)の速球で連続三振を奪った。一回の空振りと一回の見逃しです。私はこのブリュワーズはそう簡単に三振するようなチームとは思いません。何という立ち上がりでしょうか。
2. これからハイライトの別の場面、即ち翔平のピッチングの場面は終わりです。いきなり大谷が持っていった! 早くも大谷のハイライトの場面が点灯です。１回表に３者連続三振を取った後の先頭打者ホームランでドジャーズは1対0です。彼はレギュラーシーズンでは55本の本塁打を打ってドジャーズ記録を打ち立てたのです。このポストシーズンでは３本目の本塁打で、チャンピオンシップシリーズでは初の一発です。
3. ここはうまくいくかぎりぎりの勝負所です。 大谷が投げて空振りで、William Contrerasは三振です。大谷は三振でビッグアウトを奪いました。Chourioは三塁に残したままです。４回もすでに２アウトです。今度のバッターは反対のバッターボックスに抜けるほどです。まず外側コーナーから攻めました。外角からは12 inch (30.5 cm)位の変化です。Jake Bauersはブリュワーズの中でも数少ない好調な打者の一人です。振りましたが空振りです。大谷はスプリッターで彼を三振に取りました。ブリュワーズはランナー三塁で1アウトでしたが得点できません。大谷はスコアボードにゼロを刻んでいます。
4. 大谷の初回の先頭打者本塁打はポストシーズンでは3本目です。昨年は1本打ちました。今年はこれまで２本打ちました。オーマイグッドネス、なんということだ。大谷翔平、ワーオ! 外野の屋根の上を越えて行きました。強烈な一打です。大谷は誰をも驚嘆させて、これでドジャースは4対0です。Johnny, 私はまさにカウントは3-1で、四球を出しても最悪ではないと正に言おうとしたんだ。打球速度117 mph (188 km/h)、飛距離469feet (143 m)です。これで彼は同一ポストシーズンで２本の本塁打を打ったの２度めとなりドジャーズ球団初です。これ以上ないほど衝撃的なものはありません。バットフリップも誰もが隅々まで楽しめるようなものだった。正に衝撃的な一発です。ドジャー・スタジアムの観客の熱狂はまだ収まりません。あの打撃音はこの放送席でも耳をつんざくほどだった。
5. 振ったのだろうか? そうだ。これで大谷は Caleb Durbinからも空振り三振を取った。このゲームで彼の６個目の三振だ。５回で２アウトだ。ゾーンの内角にスプリッターのような投球をゾーン内角に沈めて決めた。バッターは、プレート上で打撃を踏み止まろうとしたそれができなかった。これで大谷は1-2カウントだ。大谷のチャンスはこの回もすぐにマウンドに戻ってブリュワーズ打線を三者凡退に抑え込むことができるか。実際にそうしている。これで７三振目だ、大谷翔平。何という選手だ。我々は皆今夜は１回からその偉業を目撃している。５回までに７三振だ。Issac Collinsからもハーフスイングに取った。それもまたしてもスプリッター投球だ。6回始めにCollinsから三振を取った。Brice Turangに対してはカウントは1-2だ。大谷これで９個目の三振！彼はブリュワーズ打線から4者連続三振だ。普通こんなゲームはリトルゲームでしか見られない。
6. 今晩は、Desert Diamonds提供で、Diamand Play of the Nightを番組を提供しています。我々はMLBで初めてのことを目撃しているというのはあり得ないことだが、今夜は正にそうなのだ。大谷翔平はマウンドを支配している。それはゲーム中の選手のことだ。あそこにいる我々の選手を見てくれ。それが全てを物語っている。あのメジャーリーガーたちがやっていることを。あの殿堂入りクラスの選手ですら今まで未体験ものを見て頭を抱えている。William Contrelasがセンター前にヒットを打った。いいアプローチだ, Frenchie、いい判断だ。それは単打だがブリュワーズとしては好機だ。無死一塁二塁だ。ここでDave Roberts監督が出てきた。ブリュワーズにとっては勝負どころだ。
7. ゲームでのピッチャーと降板したが、大谷ルールによって彼はDHとして残る。ドジャースの9番バッターを出すことは、最悪の状況だ。この状況は早く終わってほしいはずだ。誰も彼と勝負したくない。大谷のカウントは1-2だ。Denny, 大谷打った！。大谷翔平がまたしてもやった。何と本日３本目のホームランだ。大谷にお辞儀をしている。最高の選手による最高のゲームだ。３本塁打だ。2ストライクから一発で得点は5-0になった。やや低めのボールで若干外側の球を打った。打ち出し速度は114ｍph (183 km/h)だ。飛距離は427feet (130 m)で逆方向(左翼側)だ。今夜のさらなる印象的な状況が生まれた。陰謀論者に言わせると、AI生命体が我々の中に今紛れているのだと。彼は、今日446feet (136m), 469feet (143m), 427feet (130m)も飛ばしたんだ。これはドジャーズのポストシーズンの歴史でも１試合３本塁打は３度目だ。あのMagic Johnsonもワーオと声を上げている。

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3. K: 三振
4. pump up: 気分高揚; 奮い立つ
5. right by: すぐ近くに; right by your side あなたのすぐ側で
6. breaking ball: 変化球(slider, curbe, sinker, screw ball)
7. back to back: consecutive
8. looking: 見逃し
9. start: 立ち上がり
10. go deep: 深くに行く> HR
11. leadoff: 一番打者
12. two men gone: 2アウト
13. 外角からさらに12 inの変化; break a curve カーブを投げる
14. splitter: スプリッター (=fork)の投球で
15. cut it a bit closer: cut it close =ぎりぎりの timingだ; 時間的限界の行動ｎ
16. goodness: おやまあ <God
17. as impressive as it gets: Cf as good as it gets= これが最高or限界
18. drop jaws: 口をあんぐり開ける> 唖然
19. deafen: 耳がガーンと鳴る
20. all the way around: 至る所隅々に
21. take down: 倒す, やっつける
22. put it down: けなす, 侮辱する
23. bear witness to: 目撃する
24. Williamsport, Penn: Little League Baseball World Series for children (10-12) is held
25. down in order: 三者凡退
26. that said it all: それが全てを語っている
27. Hall of Fame: 野球殿堂
28. Up the middle and a base hit: センター前への安打
29. Two on, noboy out: ノーアウト1,2塁
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31. get past: 通り過ぎる> 乗り越える
32. all time: 空前の, 市場最高の
33. yep: うん, そうだね
34. flip: はじき飛ばす
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36. 446, 469, 527: 136m, 143m, 130m
37. magic one: Magic Johnson

>Top 6. B

>Top 7. Baseball Terms:

1. .300 hitter: 三割打者
2. a based loaded walk:
   押出しの四球
3. aboard: 累乗で
4. air out: フライアウト
5. a grounder/fly to the pitcher: ピッチャーゴロ/フライ
6. alley/ gap: 外野手間; alley hitter
   <alley 狭い裏通り
7. appearance: 出場
8. astro turf: 人工芝; grass 天然芝
9. autographed ball: サインボール
10. bad hop: イレギュラーバウンド
11. backdoor slider:
    外側から入るスライダー
12. back handed: 逆シングル
13. back stop: バックネット
14. back through the box/ come backer: ピッチャー返し
15. back to back strike out: 連続三振
16. bac control: ノーコン
17. bad hop: イレギュラーバウンド
18. bag: 1/2/3塁ベース; cf plate
19. balk: ボーク <躊躇する
20. bare hand: 素手
21. base(s) empty: 走者なし
22. base on balls, BB/ walk / free ticket/ ball four: 四球
23. base-cleaning 走者一掃
24. bases loaded: 満塁
25. batting practice pitcher: 打撃投手
26. beautiful catch: ファインプレー
27. beer girl/boy: 売り子
28. fill the bases 満塁にする
29. bat first: 先攻; field first 後攻
30. batter's eye: バックスクリーン <ボール視認; 
31. batters faced: 対戦打者
32. batting eye: 選球眼
33. beat out 送球より早く塁に到達
34. bench warmer/ reserve: 補欠
35. bloop single: テキサス/ポテン ヒット
36. brawl: 乱闘 <激しい口論
37. breaking ball: 変化球
38. bring in: 走者を返す
39. brown save: セーブ失敗
40. brush off/back pitch/ bean ball:
    のけぞらせるような近接投球
41. bullet: 弾丸ライナー
42. bunt with 2 strikes:
    スリーバント
43. butting average, BA: 打率
44. call: 判定; good call
45. carom: クッションボール; carom 跳ね返る
46. catcher's error: パスボール
47. caught stealing 盗塁失敗
48. cellar: 最下位 <貯蔵庫
49. ceremonial first pitch: 始球式
50. charge!: それ行け!
51. check swing: 止めたスイング
52. check: スイングを途中で止める
    
53. check swing: ハーフスイング
54. cheese / heat: 速球

Baseball Terms:

55. choke up: バットを短く握る
56. close play: クロスプレー
57. clutch: 重要場面→clutch hit/ clutch RBI hit =game changing hit; timely hit タイムリーヒット <握る; 決定打; in the clutch = significantly impact the outcome of the game; excel under pressure
58. comes a pitch:
    振りかぶって投球
59. come backer: ピッチャー返し
60. come from behind: 逆転
61. complete game, CG: 完投試合
62. consecutive hitting streak:
    連続安打
63. count: strike/ballのカウント
64. crowd: 観客
65. curfew: 制限時間
66. curtain call: カーテンコール
67. cutter/ cut fastball: =four seam
    
68. dead ball/ ball dead: not in play ball; Cf: hit by a pitch 死球
69. delivery/ pitching delivery:
    投球
70. DH: Designated Hitter:
    指名打者
71. DL: Disable List
72. double play, DP: ダブルプレイ
73. disable list/ injured list (IL):
    故障者リスト
74. down in order/ retired in order:
    三者凡退
75. double: 二塁打
76. drag bunt/ bunt for a hit: バスターの逆
77. draw in: 前進守備 <縮める
78. dropped third strike: 振り逃げ
79. earned run average: ERA;
    防御率
80. earned runs, ER: 自責点; 
81. eephus/ ephus: 山なり投球
82. ejection/ throw out: 退場
83. extra-base hit: 長打
84. finishing pitch: 決め球
85. foul tip: 自打球
86. framing: strikeに見せる捕手の捕球
87. full count/ two-three count:
    フルカウント
88. fungo circle: ノック･サークル; fungo ノック
89. games behind: ゲーム差
90. game-ending home run:
    さよなら本塁打
91. games started:
    先発投手につく記録
92. get on: 出塁
93. grand slam: 満塁ホームラン
94. ground into a double play:
    ゴロでダブルプレイになる
95. ground rule double:
    エンタイトル二塁打
96. grounder: ゴロ
97. handle hit: 詰まった当たり
98. headfirst slide/ diving:
    ヘッドスライディング
99. heart of the order: 3/4/5番打者, クリーンアップ

Baseball Terms:

100. high and inside: 内角高め
101. high five: ハイタッチ
102. hit by pitch: デッドボール
103. hit for the cycle
     サイクルヒット
104. hit off the fists: つまる
105. hit-and-run play:
     ヒットエンドラン
106. hit by pitch: デッドバール
107. hitless: 無安打
108. hole: 三遊間
109. infield hit: 内野安打
110. in the hole: 追い込まれて
111. inning pitched: 投球回数
112. inside out / push: 流し打ち
113. inside-the-park home run:
     ランニングホームラン
114. intentional walk: 敬遠
115. interleague play: 交流戦
116. in the dirt: ワンバウンド;
     < dirt 地面
117. issue a pass: 四球を与える
118. key hit: 決勝打
119. knock out of the box: 降板
120. lead-off hitter: 先頭打者
121. left center / álly: 左中間
122. left on base(s): 残塁
123. let's go!: 頑張れ!
124. let it go through his legs: トンネル
125. line drive/ liner: ライナー
126. low and outside: 外角低め
127. miss/ swing & miss: 空振り
128. money pitch: 決め球
129. mound/ rubber: 投手板
130. night game: ナイター
131. no-no/ no hitter: ノーヒットノーラン
132. off-speed pitich: チェンジアップ
133. on-base percentage: 出塁率
134. on-deck: 次打者 <甲板で; in the hole 次々打者
135. on-deck circle:
     ネックストバッターサークル
136. one-run game: １点差ゲーム
137. open base: 開いている塁
     
138. OPS, On-base plus slugging:
     出塁率+長打率
     
139. over the roof: 場外
140. passed ball: パスボール
141. pay-off pitch: 決め球
142. perfect game: 完全試合
143. pickoff throw: 牽制球
144. pickoff: 牽制 <もぎ取る
145. play-off/ post season:
146. practice game: 練習試合
147. pull hitter: 引っ張る打者
148. quality start:
     先発投手が6回以上3失点以内
149. rainout: 雨天中止 called game
150. Really times!: 反撃しようぜ!
151. reliever: relief pitcher
152. RBI: Run Batted In: 打点
     
153. RBI double:
     タイムリー二塁打
154. retire three batters in order: 三者凡退

Baseball Terms:

155. retired number: 永久欠番
156. routine fly: イージーフライ
157. rhúbarb: 審判との口論
158. run /run scored: 得点
159. see ya! /good-bye/ gone!:
     入った!ホームラン
160. shake off: サインに首を振る
161. shutout/ whitewash: 完封
162. sidearm: サイドスロー
163. silent treatment:
     時間差での祝福
164. single/ a base hit: 安打
165. slash bunt/ slug bunt:
     バスター; slash 斜線, 切り込み
166. splitter/ split-finger fastball: フォークボール
167. spot reliever: one-point:
     救援投手
168. spray hitter: 広角打者
169. squeeze:
     スクイズ; <押し込める
170. step out of the plate:
     打席を外す
171. step up to the plate:
     打席に入る
172. sting: 打球を強打する
173. streak: 連続; 3 game winning/losing streak
174. strike out looking /called out on strikes: 見逃し三振
175. strike out swinging:
     空振り三振
176. strikeout kig: 奪三振王
177. strong arm/ cannon: 強肩
178. swing and miss: 空振り
179. that's the game/ the game is over/ game & set:
     ゲームセット
180. tag up: タッチアップ
181. tagged out: タッチアウト
182. take: 投球を見送る
183. three quarters delivery:
     スリークオーター投球
184. throw out: 退場
185. tie game: 同点試
186. top/bottom of the 1st inning: 一回表/裏
187. two-way player: 二刀流選手
188. tripple: 三塁打
189. tripple play: トリプルプレー
190. walk-off home run:
     サヨナラホームラン
191. walk-off/ game-ending:
     サヨナラの
192. walk-off single:
     サヨナラヒット
193. wall/ field wall: 外野フェンス
194. WAR: Wins Above Replacement: 代替選手比較での勝利数上積指標; 平均選手はWAR2.0; 年俸基準4-5Mdol/WAR1; 大谷はWAR8.1 (24/9/26)
195. warm-up pitch: 投球練習
196. wild throw: 悪送球
197. winning/losing streak:
     連勝/連敗

Comment

• The secret of Otani's strenth is that even when he achieves the success, never being satisfied, and even when he doesn't, never being disappointed and analyzes the causes objectivly and pepare for the next. It seems that such abilities of cool reflection and improvement should be the real strength.

• 大谷の強さの秘密は、成功しても有頂天にならず、たとえ成果がでなくても落ち込むことなく、冷静に自己分析し次に備える。このクールに反省することと改善する力にその真の秘密があるように思える。