Ohtani pitches six scoreless as Dodgers win 4-1
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Los Angeles — Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings in his first mound start of the season on Tuesday, striking out six across 87 pitches as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in drizzly conditions.
The win prevented an early series loss for the Dodgers this week; Max Muncy hit a solo home run and Edwin Díaz allowed an RBI single in the ninth, while the Guardians reported a negative X-ray after an in-game injury scare.
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Timeline
- 1. About 150 days before Tuesday: Ohtani started Game 7 of the World Series.
- 2. Following Game 7: Yoshinobu Yamamoto won in relief as Dodgers clinched championship.
- 3. Season began: Dodgers lost the series opener 4-2, increasing pressure for Game 2.
- 4. Tuesday night: Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings; Dodgers won 4-1; Muncy homered.
- 5. Ninth inning and aftermath: Díaz allowed an RBI; Guardians reported a negative X-ray for DeLauter.
Why it matters
Ohtani's performance is a promising sign for Dodgers fans. His scoreless innings could mean a strong season ahead. If you're a fan, keep an eye on his next start. It might be a good time to grab some Dodgers gear before it sells out.
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