Ohtani's Pitching Dominates as Dodgers Rout Mets 8-2
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani delivered a dominant pitching performance against the New York Mets on April 15, 2026, leading his team to an 8-2 victory. Although Ohtani surrendered his first earned run in 32 ⅔ innings during the fifth inning, he responded by striking out ten batters over six innings, marking his first double-digit strikeout game as a Dodger in the regular season. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Ohtani increased his intensity after conceding the run, utilizing fastballs exceeding 100 mph to secure key outs. Notably, Ohtani did not bat in this game, serving exclusively as a pitcher for the first time since 2021. This decision was made to manage soreness in his right shoulder following a hit-by-pitch incident earlier in the week. By removing hitting duties, the Dodgers aimed to keep Ohtani loose and focused solely on pitching, a strategy that proved successful as he navigated the Mets' lineup effectively despite a brief fifth-inning struggle involving two walks and a run-scoring double.
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Ohtani's Pitching Dominates as Dodgers Rout Mets 8-2
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani delivered a dominant pitching performance against the New York Mets on April 15, 2026, leading his team to an 8-2 victory. Although Ohtani surrendered his first earned run in 32 ⅔ innings during the fifth inning, he responded by striking out ten batters over six innings, marking his first double-digit strikeout game as a Dodger in the regular season. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Ohtani increased his intensity after conceding the run, utilizing fastballs exceeding 100 mph to secure key outs. Notably, Ohtani did not bat in this game, serving exclusively as a pitcher for the first time since 2021. This decision was made to manage soreness in his right shoulder following a hit-by-pitch incident earlier in the week. By removing hitting duties, the Dodgers aimed to keep Ohtani loose and focused solely on pitching, a strategy that proved successful as he navigated the Mets' lineup effectively despite a brief fifth-inning struggle involving two walks and a run-scoring double.
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