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Shohei Ohtani: a first win as a Dodgers pitcher
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Shohei Ohtani: a first win as a Dodgers pitcher
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Yesterday, Shohei Ohtani took to the mound for the Dodgers. And unlike his last start, which went a little less well, the Japanese was in fine form last night.

In fact, Ohtani pitched five innings, a first for him with the Dodgers. Remember, he's pitching without having rehabbed in the minors, so he got off to a slow start in terms of innings pitched.

He gave up just two hits to the Reds and a single run. He gave up two bases on balls and put no fewer than nine Reds guys in the mitt, which is a season high for him.

The Dodgers won 5-1… and he collected a hit as a batter.

After suffering his first setback in his last game, Ohtani went on to pick up his first win in his new colors. He couldn't win a game until he could pitch five innings as a starter, which explains why he didn't have a W yet. #Logic

So he was excellent yesterday. And by necessity, he strengthened his case to win another MVP title, as he continues to hit well.

It should also be noted that he was at the heart of a funny sequence. Having just retired his ninth batter on strikes, he was seen quietly walking back to the dugout at the end of half an inning… before starting to run.

Why did he run? Because he'd just realized he was the first batter of the inning. And the sequence went viral on X.

The Dodgers took advantage of the Phillies' loss to hold on to second place in the Nationals. They are currently six games behind the Milwaukee Brewers, the league's smallest market. #AsExpected

Dave Roberts' men also have a two-game lead in their division over San Diego.

  • 20 points for the Rangers yesterday.

  • He's back.

  • Rafael Devers was excellent yesterday.

  • Trey Yesavage: a strikeout machine.

  • Jameson Taillon is injured.

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