Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts removed Shohei Ohtani from a game during a no-hit performance to protect his health, given his recovery from surgery. The decision led to criticism after the Dodgers lost the game, but Roberts emphasized that Ohtani's well-being is the priority.
Key Facts
- Dave Roberts pulled Shohei Ohtani from the game in the fifth inning despite Ohtani pitching a no-hitter.
- The Dodgers eventually lost the game 6-5 after the relievers could not maintain the lead.
- Roberts cited Ohtani's health as the reason for his decision, as Ohtani is recovering from Tommy John surgery.
- Ohtani has only pitched 41 innings this season due to recovery, across 13 games.
- Ohtani expressed willingness to continue pitching, but Roberts will not change the current pitching schedule.
- In the game, Ohtani faced 16 batters, threw 68 pitches, struck out five, and walked one.
- Ohtani also hit his 50th home run of the season during the same game.
- Ohtani is the first MLB player to record both 50 home runs and 50 strikeouts in a single season.
