Shohei Ohtani Exits Game with Left Knee Inflammation, Dodgers Manager Not Worried
Shohei Ohtani left the game early due to left knee inflammation, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is optimistic about his availability for the next game. The team won, but also lost their starting pitcher to an injury.
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(Central News Agency, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 11th Combined Foreign News Report) Shohei Ohtani, the two-way star of the MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers, was pulled from the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road in the top of the 7th inning due to left knee inflammation. He is currently listed as day-to-day, but manager Dave Roberts said he is not too concerned.
According to Reuters, Ohtani had 2 hits in 2 at-bats, including a home run for the second consecutive game, and reached base four times before exiting. He was replaced as the designated hitter by Santiago Espinal.
After the Dodgers defeated the Pirates 8-6, manager Dave Roberts said his level of concern about Ohtani's condition is "not high." It is unclear when the injury occurred, as Ohtani only informed Roberts about his knee issue in the 6th inning.
Roberts stated, "I think we were as cautious as we could be... I talked to the trainer, and he mentioned there was a little (soreness) behind his knee... We just wanted to be cautious and not push it."
Regarding whether Ohtani will play in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox tomorrow, Roberts said, "I'm optimistic about him playing tomorrow, but we have a long flight tonight, so we'll see how he feels."
Earlier in the game, the Dodgers also lost starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski. He was hit on the upper thigh by a line drive traveling approximately 155 km/h in the 5th inning and then collided with Bryan Reynolds on an infield single.
The left-hander exited the game with a right hamstring contusion. He pitched 4.2 innings, allowing 6 hits (including 2 home runs) and 4 earned runs.
Speaking about Wrobleski after the game, Roberts said, "He's fine... He's more frustrated with his performance tonight. He wanted to pitch deeper into the game."
Ohtani gave the Dodgers an early lead in the top of the 3rd inning, hitting a sweeper from Mitch Keller over the right-center field wall on a full count for a solo home run. It was his 13th home run of the season.
Ohtani had also hit a two-run homer the previous day, but the Dodgers lost that game 8-9 to the Pirates. (Editor: Lu Yingzi) 1150612
According to Reuters, Ohtani had 2 hits in 2 at-bats, including a home run for the second consecutive game, and reached base four times before exiting. He was replaced as the designated hitter by Santiago Espinal.
After the Dodgers defeated the Pirates 8-6, manager Dave Roberts said his level of concern about Ohtani's condition is "not high." It is unclear when the injury occurred, as Ohtani only informed Roberts about his knee issue in the 6th inning.
Roberts stated, "I think we were as cautious as we could be... I talked to the trainer, and he mentioned there was a little (soreness) behind his knee... We just wanted to be cautious and not push it."
Regarding whether Ohtani will play in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox tomorrow, Roberts said, "I'm optimistic about him playing tomorrow, but we have a long flight tonight, so we'll see how he feels."
Earlier in the game, the Dodgers also lost starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski. He was hit on the upper thigh by a line drive traveling approximately 155 km/h in the 5th inning and then collided with Bryan Reynolds on an infield single.
The left-hander exited the game with a right hamstring contusion. He pitched 4.2 innings, allowing 6 hits (including 2 home runs) and 4 earned runs.
Speaking about Wrobleski after the game, Roberts said, "He's fine... He's more frustrated with his performance tonight. He wanted to pitch deeper into the game."
Ohtani gave the Dodgers an early lead in the top of the 3rd inning, hitting a sweeper from Mitch Keller over the right-center field wall on a full count for a solo home run. It was his 13th home run of the season.
Ohtani had also hit a two-run homer the previous day, but the Dodgers lost that game 8-9 to the Pirates. (Editor: Lu Yingzi) 1150612
FAQ
What is the diagnosis for Ohtani's injury?
Left knee inflammation (soreness behind the knee).
Will Ohtani play in the next game?
The manager is optimistic but will decide after travel.
Who replaced Ohtani in the game?
Santiago Espinal replaced him as the designated hitter.