Shohei Ohtani continued to display his exceptional two-way performance on Monday, allowing just one run on four hits and a walk while striking out three batters over three innings in a no-decision against the Twins. At the plate, he contributed a key two-run home run, going 1-for-4 in the game. This combined effort was instrumental in the Dodgers’ victory.

Details of Ohtani’s Pitching and Batting Contributions

Ohtani pitched his scheduled three innings, letting up a run for the first time since his June 16 start against the Padres after a leadoff home run by Byron Buxton in the first inning. He quickly responded by hitting a homer himself in the bottom of the first, providing early run support. This outing helped maintain his impressive season numbers, including a 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 13:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 12 innings over six starts. His pitch count rose to 46, with 30 strikes, a notable increase from the 36 pitches thrown in his last outing on July 12.

Ohtani’s Season Progress and Upcoming Plans

On offense, Ohtani has now reached 35 home runs, 67 RBIs, and 94 runs scored, coupled with 13 stolen bases and a .275/.379/.614 slash line over 99 games. The Dodgers have not yet released details on his next start, though it is expected to come during an upcoming road trip, either in Boston this weekend or in Cincinnati early next week. His continued dominance both on the mound and at the plate cements his role as a cornerstone of the Dodgers’ success this season.