If the Blue Jays were going to start their first World Series in 32 years on the right foot, the overriding feeling was that they were going to require another gem from budding ace Trey Yesavage to tame this beast of a Dodgers offense.

Shohei Ohtani spurned the Toronto Blue Jays in free agency two years ago in favour of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and in the World Series opener on Friday the home crowd let the Japanese standout know exactly how they felt about that decision.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) dog Decoy delivers the first pitch. An image of Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and dog Decoy is projected during a drone show at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani, wife Mamiko Tanaka and dog Decoy arrive at Dodger Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani did everything in his power to accept responsibility for winning the NLCS Most Valuable Player award, and teammate Kiké Hernández called him on it.

CHICAGO — Michael Jordan versus LeBron James is a debate so old school, you almost need to be in a barbershop chair to fully engage. But anyone can be an instant expert on the latest great debate: Jordan versus Shohei Ohtani.