The Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted their pitching plans to have Shohei Ohtani start against the San Francisco Giants, ending a seven-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory. Ohtani struck out the side in the first inning and held the team scoreless for three innings. Manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani's performance, indicating it set the tone for the game. With a 1.00 ERA this season, Ohtani has allowed just one run in nine innings. His demeanor shifts when pitching, becoming edgier and influencing the team's energy positively.
Ohtani's fifth start of the season came with the Dodgers in the midst of a season-worst seven-game losing streak. He struck out the side in the first inning and proceeded to hold the Giants scoreless over a season-high three innings.
Overall in five starts this season, Ohtani has allowed just one run across nine innings (1.00 ERA) and collected 10 strikeouts while walking just two.
Ohtani has developed a friendly reputation and persona, but Roberts has noticed a shift in demeanor on days he pitches. Roberts reiterated on Saturday that the 31-year-old becomes "a little bit more edgy as a pitcher," which the team in turn feeds off of.
Ohtani's strong first inning and overall pitching performance were key to the team snapping their losing streak, as seen on SportsNet LA.
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