Summary
Shohei Ohtani, a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was taken out of a game after pitching five innings without allowing any hits. The decision to remove him led to the Dodgers losing the game. Ohtani, who recently underwent Tommy John surgery, continues to make history by achieving 50 home runs and 50 strikeouts in the same season.
Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani pitched five innings with no hits allowed in a game for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- He was removed from the game, and the Dodgers ended up losing 6-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Ohtani expressed understanding of the decision and emphasized his readiness to pitch when needed.
- Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts mentioned that Ohtani might pitch more during the playoffs.
- Ohtani is being carefully managed due to past Tommy John surgery, which kept him from pitching in 2024.
- Despite the loss, Ohtani hit his 50th home run of the season in the game.
- He became the first player ever to achieve 50 home runs and 50 strikeouts in one season.
