Shohei Ohtani Pitches 6 Innings with No Earned Runs, Ties Ichiro Suzuki's 43-Game On-Base Streak [Video]
Shohei Ohtani delivered a strong performance as a starting pitcher against the Blue Jays, allowing only one unearned run over six innings, but the Dodgers' bullpen failed to hold the lead, resulting in a loss. As a batter, he extended his on-base streak to 43 games, tying Ichiro Suzuki's MLB record for Japanese players. Ohtani acknowledged fatigue and the need to adjust his pitching mechanics.
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According to MLB's official website, Ohtani pitched 6 innings today against the Blue Jays, allowing only 4 hits and 1 unearned run, while striking out 2. However, the bullpen failed to hold the lead, and the Dodgers ultimately lost 3-4, ending their 5-game winning streak.
Ohtani successfully suppressed the Blue Jays' lineup for the first two innings, but a crisis emerged in the third. He first walked Daulton Varsho, who advanced to second on a passed ball. Subsequently, Jesus Sanchez hit an RBI double, ending Ohtani's streak of 24.2 consecutive innings without an earned run as a starter.
Despite this, after this game, Ohtani became the first Dodgers pitcher since Kenta Maeda in 2016 to pitch at least 6 innings with no earned runs in his first two starts of the season.
Dodgers catcher Will Smith commented, "(Ohtani's) stuff looked good, but his command was a bit off today. These things happen."
Manager Dave Roberts stated, "You can't be at your best every day, but (Ohtani) still managed to pitch deep into the game and leave with a lead, which is commendable."
The Dodgers' East Coast road trip record stands at 5 wins and 1 loss. Ohtani admitted feeling some fatigue from the long travel and also felt his pitching mechanics were slightly off.
Through interpreter Will Ireton, Ohtani said, "Players usually feel tired towards the end of a road trip. I'm not sure if that's the main reason, but if there are any mechanical issues, I'll try to adjust them."
As a batter, Ohtani drew a walk in the first inning today, extending his consecutive on-base streak to 43 games, tying Ichiro Suzuki's MLB record for Japanese players set in 2009, and also tying for the 6th longest streak in Dodgers' modern baseball history.
Although Ohtani has been on base in all 12 games this season, his hitting touch is still being adjusted. He had no hits today, but he regained his power hitting during the road trip, hitting a total of 3 home runs.
As a top hitter in the league, opposing pitchers handle Ohtani very cautiously, limiting his opportunities. Nevertheless, his on-base percentage remains high at 0.407.
Ohtani stated, "I try to keep my hitting approach simple. If they don't throw good pitches, I'm happy to take a walk; if they throw strikes, my job is to hit the ball." (Edited by Chu Hsiang-ping) 1150409
Ohtani successfully suppressed the Blue Jays' lineup for the first two innings, but a crisis emerged in the third. He first walked Daulton Varsho, who advanced to second on a passed ball. Subsequently, Jesus Sanchez hit an RBI double, ending Ohtani's streak of 24.2 consecutive innings without an earned run as a starter.
Despite this, after this game, Ohtani became the first Dodgers pitcher since Kenta Maeda in 2016 to pitch at least 6 innings with no earned runs in his first two starts of the season.
Dodgers catcher Will Smith commented, "(Ohtani's) stuff looked good, but his command was a bit off today. These things happen."
Manager Dave Roberts stated, "You can't be at your best every day, but (Ohtani) still managed to pitch deep into the game and leave with a lead, which is commendable."
The Dodgers' East Coast road trip record stands at 5 wins and 1 loss. Ohtani admitted feeling some fatigue from the long travel and also felt his pitching mechanics were slightly off.
Through interpreter Will Ireton, Ohtani said, "Players usually feel tired towards the end of a road trip. I'm not sure if that's the main reason, but if there are any mechanical issues, I'll try to adjust them."
As a batter, Ohtani drew a walk in the first inning today, extending his consecutive on-base streak to 43 games, tying Ichiro Suzuki's MLB record for Japanese players set in 2009, and also tying for the 6th longest streak in Dodgers' modern baseball history.
Although Ohtani has been on base in all 12 games this season, his hitting touch is still being adjusted. He had no hits today, but he regained his power hitting during the road trip, hitting a total of 3 home runs.
As a top hitter in the league, opposing pitchers handle Ohtani very cautiously, limiting his opportunities. Nevertheless, his on-base percentage remains high at 0.407.
Ohtani stated, "I try to keep my hitting approach simple. If they don't throw good pitches, I'm happy to take a walk; if they throw strikes, my job is to hit the ball." (Edited by Chu Hsiang-ping) 1150409