Ohtani, who had prior leadoff experience from his time with the Angels, went 8-for-18 (.444) with two home runs, three doubles, and seven RBIs as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter.
Manager Dave Roberts highlighted Ohtani's success in the leadoff spot, acknowledging it was a default move due to Betts' injury but praising Ohtani's ability to control the zone.
Despite initial uncertainty about matchups, Ohtani has excelled as the leadoff hitter against both right- and left-handed pitching, likely securing his position in the lineup for the foreseeable future.
The Dodgers have found instant offense in Ohtani, who is expected to continue leading off as they face his former team, the Angels, in an upcoming series.
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