Mamiko Tanaka teases Shohei Ohtani about the "Blue Jays" fans' mockery at the championship

The first meeting between the “Dodgers” and the “Blue Jays” in the World Series was remembered not only for athletic achievements but also for a funny home moment that was later revealed by Shohei Ohtani himself.

When the defenders from Toronto decided to remind the Japanese star player that they were not concerned about his choice to play for the “Dodgers,” fans began to chant a phrase directed at Ohtani. Blue Jays fans clearly wanted to demonstrate their fighting spirit despite losing the game, in which their team scored 11 points.

Ohtani, it seems, took the situation with dignity and even humor. According to the player, he clearly heard the fans’ chants and even promised himself not to allow such chanting at home on his new team’s territory.

But the most interesting thing happened after the game. Ohtani’s wife, Mamiko Tanaka, decided not to miss the opportunity to joke around with her husband. As Ohtani himself admitted, his wife found the situation quite amusing and did not miss the chance to tease him at home, recalling the loud cheers from the fans.

“My wife was very amused by the chanting and couldn’t resist joking about it,” Ohtani shared in a post-game interview, adding that he hopes this joke will not become a regular thing in their home.

Despite the noise and booing in the stands, Ohtani’s performance on the field was effective – he hit a two-run home run, maintaining a fighting spirit throughout the game.

Before this game, Ohtani was in a slump, but in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, he experienced a revival – with a historic game of three home runs. Now, as the “Dodgers” return home, Ohtani is counting on an even more favorable atmosphere from his team’s fans, who will welcome him differently than the Toronto spectators.

“Recently, I feel much better during the game,” Ohtani commented after the first game of the series. “I am doing my best to be properly prepared and to go out onto the field with the right fighting spirit, but I must acknowledge the achievements of the opposing side.”

Thus, the home support of the “Dodgers” fans and the friendly support of his wife Mamiko Tanaka should help Ohtani continue his positive momentum in the remaining championship games.