"I'd properly done live BP too. In that sense, even though today was my first game as an extension of that, I didn't really feel like it was my first time, so I was able to pitch without that sensation. I think I was able to get into it in a natural way."
"The right-hander - who has maintained his form despite having not pitched competitively all year - threw 4.1 innings in the outing, holding the Giants to just one hit and no runs. He also struck out four batters in the outing and reached 61 pitches."
During the Dodgers' 5-1 victory over the Giants, Shohei Ohtani made his first competitive start of 2026, delivering a strong performance despite a beach ball interruption in center field. Ohtani threw 4.1 innings, allowing just one hit with no runs and four strikeouts while reaching 61 pitches. The right-hander maintained his form despite not pitching competitively all year. Hyeseong Kim, playing center field, went 1-for-2 with a single and has impressed during spring training with a .435/.480/.565 slash line through eight appearances. Ohtani expressed confidence in his preparation, noting his live batting practice sessions helped him feel ready for competitive action.
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