Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar, is set to make his next pitching appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers this Sunday against the Washington Nationals. This will be his second start for the Dodgers since returning from Tommy John surgery and a season-long absence. His first outing saw him pitch a single inning, giving up one run and two hits against the San Diego Padres while also showcasing his hitting prowess with two hits from the leadoff spot as DH.
His performance against the Padres saw him face off against power hitters Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado in a 28-pitch outing. The Dodgers are currently on a five-game winning streak and are looking to continue their momentum with a series sweep against San Diego before Ohtani’s next start.
The highly-anticipated start comes after Ohtani’s record-breaking $700 million, 10-year deal with the Dodgers, signed after a full season out following Tommy John surgery with the Los Angeles Angels. All eyes will be on Ohtani as he continues his remarkable comeback and aims to solidify his position as one of baseball’s elite pitchers.
