Ohtani's unusual start on mound ends with surprise hitting opportunity (opens original article in a new tab)

Shohei Ohtani struggled in the fifth inning, allowing four runs, but the Dodgers still won 5-4. He later hit for a teammate but grounded out, costing the team their designated hitter.

• Ohtani allowed four earned runs in the fifth inning against the Rays, his highest in the 2026 season.
• Ohtani hit for Miguel Rojas in the sixth inning but grounded out, leading to the Dodgers losing their designated hitter for the rest of the game.
• Ohtani's ERA rose to 1.47 after allowing seven hits and five strikeouts in six innings, with the Dodgers securing a 5-4 victory.