“I think it’s a virus. Maybe it’s just fatigue.”
■ Tigers 4-0 Angels (22nd Japan time, Detroit)
On the 21st (Japan time 22nd), pitcher Shohei Otani of the Angels participated in the match once morest the Tigers at the same time as “3rd pitcher and DH”, but suffered his eighth loss (10 wins) this season. He gave up 4 walks, 5 hits and 3 runs in the 4th inning. The team announced it was “viral gastroenteritis.” The team lost 0-4.
-When did you start having symptoms?
“From the beginning”
――Did you have a strong feeling that you wanted to throw even though you were not feeling well?
“I knew I was going to pitch, so I was going to pitch regardless of my physical condition.”
Q: Did your poor physical condition affect your pitching today?
“I think that’s the case from the results, but I’m sorry, but I’m going to do this a little more. I think it would have been a game with more chances if the last two outs were suppressed.”
――Have you been feeling unwell since morning? Even before she started moving?
“Yes. The bullpen was bad, and yes, it wasn’t good.”
-Are you feeling better now?
“I don’t think it will change.”
