Shohei Ohtani Addresses Hitting Slump, Denies Two-Way Role as Factor

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has addressed his recent hitting struggles, confirming a significant slump where he is just 2-for-25 with 12 strikeouts since the wild-card round. Speaking on Wednesday, Ohtani explicitly stated that he does not believe his two-way role, specifically his pitching responsibilities, has affected his performance at the plate. This declaration aims to clarify the situation amidst ongoing scrutiny of his postseason batting average and overall offensive output, as the team progresses through the playoffs.