"The Los Angeles Dodgers lost tothe Colorado Rockies, 8-3, on Wednesday, and fell to 72-55 on the year. The Dodgers' National League West lead over the San Diego Padres dropped to one game. Unfortunately, superstar Shohei Ohtani was not only roughed up on the mound - allowing nine hits which tied a career high and contributed to five earned runs - but was struck by a line drive on his thigh. He said after the game that his thigh feels "pretty good,""
"Before the game, the Dodgers sent down former All-Star pitcher Alexis Diaz. In a corresponding move, a right-hander from Triple-A was called up and eventually made his Dodgers debut. In other news, Ohtani won't play on Thursday after his "regrettable" Wednesday outing, but not because of being hit in the thigh. Manager Dave Roberts made the choice to give the pitcher/DH the day off before Wednesday's contest."
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Colorado Rockies, 8-3, falling to 72-55. The Dodgers' NL West lead over the San Diego Padres narrowed to one game. Shohei Ohtani allowed nine hits, tying a career high, and gave up five earned runs; he was struck on the thigh by a line drive and said his thigh feels "pretty good." Ohtani intends to return Friday but will not play Thursday as manager Dave Roberts gave him a scheduled day off after a "regrettable" outing. The team optioned Alexis Diaz to Triple-A and promoted a right-hander who debuted. The Dodgers are linked to Alex Bregman in free agency.
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