On Saturday, a group of New York Yankees fans sparked controversy online with their reaction to Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s injury during Game 2 of the World Series. Ohtani sustained a shoulder injury in the seventh inning as the Dodgers led the Yankees 4-1 at Dodger Stadium. After drawing a two-out walk, Ohtani attempted to steal second base as Teoscar Hernández faced Yankees reliever Clay Holmes.
However, Ohtani was tagged out in a close play, and his shoulder injury left him slow to rise after his slide.
A video of Yankees fans watching the game at a local New York venue quickly went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
The footage showed the fans reacting to Ohtani’s injury with a mix of cheers, fist pumps, and even some jeering, sparking debate among baseball fans and prompting criticism online. Many fans expressed disapproval, noting that celebrating a player’s injury, particularly one of Ohtani’s stature, crossed a line.
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Meanwhile, the Yankees aimed to rally in the top of the ninth inning, trailing 4-2. With one out, they loaded the bases, putting pressure on the Dodgers’ bullpen. But after a pivotal strikeout by Alex Volpe and a flyout by José Trevino, the Dodgers secured the victory, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
With Game 3 set for Monday in New York, attention is now focused on Ohtani’s health and whether he’ll be ready to continue in the series.
His presence remains crucial for the Dodgers as they seek to maintain their momentum on the road in a hostile Yankee Stadium environment.
