Shohei Ohtani removed early after from Dodgers comeback win
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Shohei Ohtani was removed as a hitter in the seventh inning due to tightness in his right bicep, felt during his final at-bat, and will sit out Saturday’s game as a precaution to recover.
- Despite the discomfort, Ohtani reported no issues while pitching and both he and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts downplayed the severity of the injury, emphasizing it as a precautionary measure.
- The Dodgers rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the seventh inning, highlighted by Teoscar Hernández’s go-ahead grand slam, helping the team secure a 4-3 comeback victory over the Padres.
- Hernández’s homer was his first since returning from a hamstring injury and signaled a return to form after hitting .325 with 14 RBIs before his time on the injured list.
- Roberts acknowledged the physical toll of Ohtani’s two-way role and suggested the possibility of limiting his pitching starts before the All-Star break to manage his workload.
