Ohtani Shines Amid Mets' Boos in NLCS

In Game 3 of the NLCS, Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani faced a chorus of boos from New York Mets fans at Citi Field, but he embraced the moment by joining in on the jeers with a smile. Despite being in a postseason slump, Ohtani responded to the crowd's negativity by hitting a three-run home run later in the game, contributing to the Dodgers' 8-0 victory and securing a 2-1 series lead. Ohtani's popularity remains high, leading MLB in jersey sales, yet he faced significant hostility from the Mets fans, a stark contrast to his usual reception. The Dodgers also benefitted from a strong performance by Kiké Hernandez and pitcher Walker Buehler, both key players in the win. As the Dodgers prepare for Game 4, Ohtani's ability to remain unfazed under pressure will be crucial, especially with injuries affecting the team's depth. The game highlighted Ohtani's resilience and the intense atmosphere of postseason baseball.