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Dodgers' Dave Roberts reportedly switches Shohei Ohtani plan vs. Astros after 0-17 slump
TL;DR
Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts has changed the plan for Shohei Ohtani against the Astros after a 0-17 slump. Ohtani will pitch without hitting, following a successful outing where he struck out 10 batters.
Key points
- Dave Roberts alters Shohei Ohtani's game plan against Astros
- Ohtani is experiencing a 0-17 slump at the plate
- He struck out 10 batters in his last pitching performance
- Ohtani's last non-hitting mound start was in May 2021
Los Angeles DodgersShohei OhtaniNew York MetsLos Angeles Angels
Dodgers' Dave Roberts reportedly switches Shohei Ohtani plan vs. Astros after 0-17 slump originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are starting to find their rhythm again, but Shohei Ohtani is going through a rough patch at the plateâsomething every player experiences. Balancing the demands of being both a pitcher and a full-time hitter isnât easy. In fact, his best start this season came when he wasnât in the lineup as a hitter.
âShohei Ohtani struck out 10 as the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, when he was held out of the lineup as designated hitter after getting hit by a pitch this week. His 22 swing and misses against the New York Mets were a career high with the Dodgers. He struck out the side in the sixth inning on 14 pitches in the Dodgers' 8-2 victory. The right-hander allowed one run and two hits in six innings. It was the first time since May 28, 2021, with the Los Angeles Angels that Ohtani has not been in the batting lineup during a mound start,â WFTVâs Beth Harris wrote.
Q&A
Why did Dave Roberts change Shohei Ohtani's role against the Astros?
Dave Roberts changed Ohtani's role to focus solely on pitching after Ohtani's recent 0-17 slump at the plate.
What was Shohei Ohtani's performance in his last game?
In his last game, Ohtani struck out 10 batters and allowed only one run and two hits in six innings, contributing to the Dodgers' 8-2 victory.
When was the last time Ohtani did not hit during a mound start?
The last time Shohei Ohtani did not hit during a mound start was on May 28, 2021, while he was with the Los Angeles Angels.
