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Shohei Ohtani Remains in Dodger Lineup Following HBP Scare
TL;DR
Shohei Ohtani remains in the Dodgers lineup after a scare from being hit by a pitch. The Dodgers won their first game against the Mets 4-0, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set to pitch in the second game.
Apr 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Dodgers made some changes to their lineup for the second of three games against the New York Mets.
LA dispatched the Mets in the opening game of the series Monday with minimal struggle, shutting them out in a 4-0 win. Justin Wrobleski threw eight shutout innings, and a three-run Andy Pages home run later in the game closed the door on New York, who haven’t scored a run in three of their last four games.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the nod for the second game of the series, and will look to power LA to their fourth consecutive series win. The right-hander has had a great start to the season, posting a 2.50 ERA through three starts and logging 14 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched.
Apr 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Who Is in the Dodgers’ Lineup?
Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who has a 47-game on-base streak, will lead off for LA as always despite being hit by a pitch in his right shoulder in the first inning of Monday’s game. Right fielder Kyle Tucker holds onto the No. 2 spot. Catcher Will Smith bats third with first baseman Freddie Freeman and third baseman Max Muncy following him.
Left fielder Teoscar Hernandez takes the No. 6 spot, with center fielder Andy Pages dropping a spot following a big night on Monday. Shortstop Hyeseong Kim bats eighth and gives the Dodgers another left-handed bat against the right-handed Nolan McLean, and switch-hitting second baseman Alex Freeland rounds out the lineup.
Dodgers Lineup vs. Mets
- Shohei Ohtani, DH
- Kyle Tucker, RF
- Will Smith, C
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Max Muncy, 3B
- Teoscar Hernandez, LF
- Andy Pages, CF
- Hyeseong Kim, SS
- Alex Freeland, 2B
P. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHP
McLean, one of the favorites for the National league Rookie of the Year award heading into the season, has had a decent first three starts to the season. He’s pitched 16.2 innings, striking out 20 batters and posting a 2.70 ERA.
The Dodgers will hope to come out on top of the pitchers duel and extend their lead atop the NL West, which currently sits at two games.
Yamamoto will throw the first pitch of the game at 7:10 p.m. PT.
Do you think the Dodgers will win the series against the Mets tonight?
Q&A
What happened to Shohei Ohtani during the game?
Shohei Ohtani experienced a scare after being hit by a pitch but remains in the Dodgers lineup.
How did the Dodgers perform in their first game against the Mets?
The Dodgers won the first game against the Mets 4-0, with Justin Wrobleski throwing eight shutout innings.
What is Yoshinobu Yamamoto's performance this season?
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a 2.50 ERA through three starts and has recorded 14 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched this season.
