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Dodgers' Dave Roberts urged to make Shohei Ohtani move permanent for first time since 2021
TL;DR
Dodgers' Dave Roberts is urged to make Shohei Ohtani's pitching role permanent after he excelled on the mound against the Mets. Ohtani struck out 10 batters but did not hit due to a recent injury.
Key points
- Dodgers focus on keeping Shohei Ohtani healthy
- Ohtani struck out 10 batters against the Mets
- He did not hit due to a recent injury
- This was his first start without hitting since 2021
- Ohtani's performance included a career-high 22 swing and misses
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are focused on keeping Shohei Ohtani fully healthy and available in the rotation throughout the season. On Wednesday, he made a start on the mound but did not hit after being struck by a pitch earlier in the week.
“Ohtani is the starting pitcher for the Dodgers' series finale against the Mets on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium (7 p.m. PT/10 ET on ESPN), but he will not hit. Kyle Tucker moved up to the leadoff spot in his place, and Dalton Rushing got a start at designated hitter without Ohtani in the lineup,” MLB.com’s Sonja Chen wrote.
Ohtani was dominant against the New York Mets, accomplishing something he had not done since 2021.
“Shohei 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,”
Q&A
Why did Shohei Ohtani not hit during his start against the Mets?
Shohei Ohtani did not hit during his start against the Mets because he was struck by a pitch earlier in the week.
What were Shohei Ohtani's pitching statistics in the game against the Mets?
In the game against the Mets, Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 batters, allowed one run and two hits over six innings.
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 playing for the Los Angeles Angels.
What impact could making Ohtani's pitching role permanent have on the Dodgers?
Making Ohtani's pitching role permanent could enhance the Dodgers' rotation and improve their chances in the postseason.
