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Ohtani's 53-game Streak Ends; Dodgers Weigh Resting Plan

PUBLISHED Apr 22, 2026, 11:23 PM ET

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San Francisco: Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings Wednesday at Oracle Park in a 3-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants, and his career-best 53-game on-base streak ended. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said this week he may at times keep Ohtani out of the batting lineup on days he pitches. The immediate effect included Ohtani going 0-for-4 in the game and the Dodgers dropping that contest; a week earlier Roberts had withheld Ohtani from batting when he was sore after being hit by a pitch. This season Ohtani has produced low earned-run averages in early starts, and the team is considering lineup adjustments to manage his workload moving forward.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Early season: Ohtani posts strong early pitching numbers with minimal earned runs.
A week prior to Oracle Park game: Ohtani was held out of the lineup while pitching due to soreness from being hit by a pitch.
Tuesday: Ohtani tied Shawn Green with a 53-game on-base streak.
Wednesday at Oracle Park: Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings but went 0-for-4, ending the 53-game on-base streak in a 3-0 loss.
This week: Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers may sometimes keep Ohtani out of the batting lineup on pitching days to manage workload.

News Intelligence

If you're a Dodgers fan, Ohtani's performance is key to the team's success. His dual role as a pitcher and hitter is rare and valuable. His workload management could impact the team's strategy and game outcomes. Keep an eye on the lineup changes in upcoming games.

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Who Benefited

Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers stand to benefit from workload management intended to preserve Ohtani's health and sustained availability as both a pitcher and hitter.

Who Impacted

Dodgers fans and the lineup may suffer short-term offensive reductions when Ohtani is withheld from batting during his pitching starts, affecting game-to-game production.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers stand to benefit from workload management intended to preserve Ohtani's health and sustained availability as both a pitcher and hitter.

Who Impacted

Dodgers fans and the lineup may suffer short-term offensive reductions when Ohtani is withheld from batting during his pitching starts, affecting game-to-game production.