Shohei Ohtani reached his 1,000th career hit with a two-run home run and followed with a dominant pitching performance where he struck out the side in the fourth inning. Over four innings, he allowed only two hits and one earned run, achieving a season-high eight strikeouts. Andrew Friedman noted that Ohtani’s gradual return to the mound is part of a careful evaluation process while respecting Ohtani's long-term vision of continuing to pitch effectively for years to come. The approach aims to maintain Ohtani's health and performance into October.
Shohei Ohtani collected his 1,000th career hit with a two-run home run, then struck out the side in a dominant fourth inning, notching eight strikeouts in total.
Andrew Friedman emphasized the importance of methodically evaluating Ohtani's performance and condition after each outing, stating the team is committed to a careful build-up.
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