Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers made a notable pitching start against the Washington Nationals, marking his progressive return to the mound. In one inning, he threw 18 pitches with 12 strikes, achieving no earned runs and securing a strikeout against Luis Garcia Jr. Beyond pitching, he displayed his offensive prowess with 2 hits, including a home run, contributing significantly to the game. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the potential need to adjust Ohtani's batting lineup position but has observed no signs of fatigue, highlighting Ohtani's unique two-way capabilities as a key asset for the team.
Ohtani went one inning as he continues to build back up. The 18-pitch performance featured 12 strikes, no earned runs and no hits.
Manager Dave Roberts admitted the Dodgers could move Ohtani down in the lineup to preserve the two-way star; however, he showed no signs of slowing down.
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