"In the middle of the fifth inning Tuesday night, Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers ' dugout after a clean inning of work on the mound. Waiting for him at the top step was manager Dave Roberts, who (according to the SportsNet LA television broadcast) wanted to ask how he was feeling. With any other pitcher, there would have been no such discussion."
"Ohtani, however, is not like any other pitcher. He is a two-way star, coming off a second career Tommy John surgery, who has been managed with kid gloves and Bubble Wrap in his return to pitching duties this year. He started his comeback by pitching one inning, then two, then so on until he built up to five. Weeks ago, the team - in consultation with the reigning MVP - decided to avoid pushing him past the five-inning mark until at least October."
Shohei Ohtani exited after five scoreless, hitless innings and 68 pitches despite appearing dominant, because of recent Tommy John surgery and a cautious comeback plan. The Dodgers and Ohtani agreed to limit outings to five innings until at least October to protect his pitching and hitting health. Manager Dave Roberts, after consulting Ohtani, chose not to extend the start. The Dodgers bullpen then surrendered multiple hits and a three-run homer, allowing the Phillies to rally and erase the lead. Fans booed as initial reliever Justin Wrobleski faltered and Edgardo Henriquez added to the collapse.
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