Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani embraced the boos from Mets fans during the pregame introductions of Game 3 of the NLCS at Citi Field. The likely NL MVP smiled and mimicked the fans as he ran out onto the field. Despite the negative reception, Ohtani had a successful regular season, signing a record-breaking $700 million contract and becoming the first 50-50 player with 54 home runs and 59 steals. However, he did not pitch during the season due to Tommy John surgery. In the playoffs, Ohtani homered in his first game but struggled afterward, with 10 strikeouts and just two RBIs. In Game 3, he started by grounding out but ended up going 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs in the Dodgers’ victory over the Mets. The crowd at Citi Field was lively, cheering loudly for the Mets during introductions and showing support for former players Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden. Ohtani’s performance in the game helped the Dodgers take a lead in the series. Despite the initial boos, Ohtani’s skills and resilience on the field have continued to impress baseball fans and solidify his reputation as a star player in the league.
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