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Otani interpreter Mizuhara fired from Dodgers for involvement in illegal gambling ahead of game on 21st


Dodgers Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Joy


The brightest player in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Seoul Series match between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 21st was Mookie Betts (Dodgers).


Betts, who started as the Dodgers' first hitter and shortstop, had 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 6 RBIs, 2 runs, and 1 walk, including the first home run in the Seoul Series.


Although his individual performance was excellent, the team lost 11-15, ending the two games of this Seoul Series with 1 win and 1 loss.


Betts, who hit the first home run in the MLB regular season this season and the first home run in the Seoul Series, received a Hyundai Motor Company electric car, the IONIQ, as a prize, but was unable to smile after the game.


This is because the team lost and the team atmosphere was chaotic.


Ahead of this day's game, an unexpected incident occurred in the Dodgers: superstar Shohei Ohtani's interpreter was fired.


It was revealed that Ippei Mizuhara, who had been Otani's hands, ears, and mouth since he came to the United States in 2018, was involved in illegal gambling.


High five with Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani


The Dodgers immediately fired Mizuhara, and as Ohtani disappeared to avoid contact with the media, American reporters peppered Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and other Dodgers players with related questions.


After the game, Betts left a short message in support of Ohtani.


Betts said, "Different people may feel (the aftermath of a teammate's involvement in a scandal) differently. For me (controlling my emotions) was not difficult," and added, "I hope Shohei is okay," and called Shohei by his first name rather than his last name.


Betts, who arrived in Korea on the 15th and made unforgettable memories for 7 days, said, "It was a long week. It was a really good experience. It was really nice and cool to be exposed to a new culture and play in a new country."


After completing the first two MLB regular season games held in Korea, the Dodgers and San Diego teams leave the stadium and immediately board a charter flight back to the United States.


Afterwards, the regular season will resume in the MLB mainland opening game held on the 29th. 스포츠토토맨