Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani a late scratch vs. Orioles, away from team on paternity leave
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Key Points:
- Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani was a late scratch for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles due to paternity leave, not injury, and is expected to return sometime this weekend.
- Kyle Tucker replaced Ohtani in the leadoff spot, and Ryan Ward took over as designated hitter for the game.
- Ohtani's paternity leave does not affect his pitching rotation, with other pitchers scheduled for the upcoming series against the Orioles.
- This marks Ohtani's second paternity leave since joining the Dodgers, with the first occurring last April after the birth of his daughter.
- Ohtani is having an outstanding season, batting .296 with 15 home runs and maintaining a 1.47 ERA in 12 pitching starts, contributing to the Dodgers' league-best 48-27 record.
