Blue Jays may have found only way to contain Shohei Ohtani — if they dare to keep doing it

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The Toronto Blue Jays have stumbled upon a potential game-changer to tamer Shohei Ohtani, the two-way phenom dominating the Los Angeles Dodgers. In Game 3 of the 2025 World Series, the Jays successfully employed an unorthodox strategy that involves intentionally walking Ohtani, a tactic they had used extensively against Aaron Judge earlier in the season.

By issuing nine walks to Ohtani this year, the Blue Jays managed to prolong their game with the Dodgers, buying themselves crucial innings. This approach proved effective against Ohtani's comparable hitting abilities as Judge, and it allowed them to stay competitive long into the night.

The Jays' plan worked for several innings, but ultimately fell short when Freddie Freeman stepped up in the 18th inning, delivering a walk-off home run that sealed the Dodgers' victory. However, the Blue Jays' use of this strategy raises an interesting question: would they dare to continue using it against Ohtani if it means prolonging their World Series hopes?
 
I'm low-key salty about how the Jays got robbed by Freeman's walk-off HR 😒. I mean, who expects a game-ender in the 18th inning?! But for real tho, that strategy on Ohtani was genius 🤯! Walking him all those times basically gave the Jays an extra 3-4 innings to breathe and try to get back into it. It's crazy how much of a difference it made. Now I'm wondering if they'd be crazy enough to pull off another one against Ohtani, especially with the series on the line 🤔... probably not tho, but it was def worth a shot!
 
I dont get why teams are so desperate to win a championship now... they're gonna walk all over that guy just to stay in the game, right? 🤔 I mean, intentionally giving away free bases just to keep playing is kinda crazy talk. And what's next, issuing intentional errors on purpose to try and get ahead? It sounds like teams are more worried about winning than actually competing...
 
I'm still tryin' to wrap my head around this intentional walk thing... like, I get it, it's a risk vs reward situation and all that. But 9 walks in one game? That's just crazy talk! 😂 The Jays must've been totally out of their minds or somethin'. And yeah, Ohtani's got skills, no question, but come on... that strategy could've backfired so badly if he'd gotten a big hit off those 9 walks. The Jays' win was basically handed to them on a silver platter by the Dodgers just 'cause they were too scared to risk it all. What's next? Intentionally walkin' Gerrit Cole or something? 🤣
 
I'm loving the Blue Jays' willingness to get creative with their strategy 😂! Walking Shohei Ohtani is like trying to outsmart a ninja - not many teams can pull this off successfully. It's impressive that they were able to keep him on the bench and limit his impact, especially since he's a threat both at the plate and on the mound.

For them to try it against Judge earlier in the season shows they're a team that thinks outside the box (or in this case, the pitcher's mound). It's bold, but you can't help but admire their confidence. That being said, when Freddie Freeman stepped up in the 18th inning, it was like the whole strategy came crashing down 🤯. Still, kudos to the Blue Jays for taking a risk and trying something new - who knows, maybe they'll make it pay off in the end! 💥
 
I'm loving this unorthodox approach by the Blue Jays 🤯! It's crazy how they're willing to take a risk like that, especially considering Ohtani is one of the most dominant players in the game right now 😲. I mean, it's not like they're going for a walk-off win or anything... but if it means buying themselves more innings and keeping their season alive, why not? 🤔

And can we talk about how refreshing it is to see teams getting creative with their strategies instead of just playing it safe all the time? It's exactly what I want to see from my team during the playoffs - some outside-the-box thinking 💡. Now, would they do it again against Ohtani in a crucial game? That's still up for debate... but one thing's for sure: it was definitely an interesting choice 🤔!
 
I'm loving this underdog story from the Blue Jays! That unorthodox approach of intentionally walking Shohei Ohtani was pure genius 🔥👏. I mean, it's not like they were giving him free bases or anything 🤣. The fact that it worked against his comparable hitting skills as Aaron Judge is impressive, but what really gets me excited is the potential for them to pull off this trick again... and again... and again 💥.

I'd love to see more teams experimenting with this strategy, especially against Ohtani's power-hitting tendencies. It could be a total game-changer (pun intended) in the World Series! The only thing holding me back from fully getting on board is that it's still hard to predict how well it'll work long-term... but I'm definitely curious to see where they take this approach 🤔👀
 
I was just thinking about trying out this new food truck park near my place 🤔🍴 and I'm so down for that! They have these crazy-good Korean BBQ tacos... anyhoo, back to the Blue Jays 😂. I don't know if walking Ohtani would be a good idea long-term. Like, what's the point of buying more time if they're just gonna lose in the end? The Dodgers seemed pretty on fire tonight 🔥. But, you know, strategy's all about calculated risks and stuff... maybe the Jays are onto something 🤓. Oh man, I need to try those BBQ tacos ASAP!
 
I gotta say, that's a wild strategy by the Blue Jays! I mean, who throws walks at Shohei Ohtani? It's like trying to stop a freight train. But hey, kudos to them for thinking outside the box and buying themselves some extra innings. I love how they adapted this approach from against Aaron Judge, shows they've been studying opposing hitters.

Now that it worked (and didn't) against Ohtani, do you think they'll keep trying? It's a high-risk, high-reward move. If they can pull it off, it could be game-changing. But if they get caught calling walks with the bases loaded, it's gonna be a long night...
 
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