Shohei Ohtani: The Big Game 7 Challenge

Shohei Ohtani is set to take the mound for Game 7, and it's a big deal. He's pitching after just three days of rest, which is a bit unusual for him this season. His manager, Dave Roberts, isn't sure how long Ohtani will go, but he's playing it cool, saying he'll "read and react. " Ohtani has been careful since his shoulder injury last year. He didn't start pitching until mid-June and slowly built up his innings. By the end of July, he was up to three innings, and in August, he went five. His regular season finale was his first six-inning start. Ohtani's been sharp this year, with a 2. 87 ERA in the regular season. His advanced stats were even better. In the playoffs, he's been solid, with three straight scoreless starts before the postseason. He's had at least five days of rest between starts, and the postseason schedule has given him even more time off. But can he keep it up in Game 7?Yoshinobu Yamamoto might also be in the mix for Game 7. He's been amazing this postseason, with a 1. 56 ERA. He's thrown back-to-back great games, including a complete game in Game 2. Yamamoto's ready to go, but Roberts might not need him. The bullpen is fresh, with most relievers getting a few days off. Yamamoto would be a World Series MVP contender if it weren't for Ohtani's big performances. The lineup is mostly the same as Game 6, with a few tweaks. Mookie Betts is back in the cleanup spot after a big hit in Game 6. He'd been struggling, but that hit might have turned things around. Roberts is sticking with what's been working, and that's a good sign for the Dodgers. Game 7 is all about big performances, and Ohtani is ready to deliver. He's been building up all season, and now it's time to see if he can shine on baseball's biggest stage.