### Ohtani's Optimistic Message Encourages Dodgers After Game 2 Victory

Following their Game 2 triumph in the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers players were on their way to the airport when their phones began to buzz. A new message had come through on their group chat, and it was from none other than Shohei Ohtani.

Earlier in the evening, Ohtani had injured his left shoulder during an attempted steal that saw him slide into second base. The immediate aftermath of the incident left Ohtani clutching his arm, and both the dugout and Dodger Stadium were engulfed in silence. Initial reactions from the trainers indicated that the injury might be serious, leaving his teammates and fans in suspense.

While the players were still on the bus, uncertainty loomed until they read Ohtani's message. "Nice game, guys," he penned. "Last time, Bellinger's shoulder was dislocated. This time, my shoulder was dislocated. This is a good sign for a world champion."

The allusion to Cody Bellinger's shoulder dislocation in 2020, the year the Dodgers last won the World Series, struck a chord with the team. Bellinger had famously injured his right shoulder while celebrating a critical home run against teammate Kiké Hernández during the National League Championship Series but went on to play in the World Series.

As their phones buzzed again, the players found yet another message from Ohtani: "I'll do my best to play the day after tomorrow. See you in New York." This additional note reinforced the team's belief that Ohtani would push through his injury and continue to play, just as Bellinger had done in 2020.

The resilient spirit captured in Ohtani's messages has not only uplifted the morale of the Dodgers but also kindled a sense of determination as they head to New York for the next leg of their World Series contest.