Shohei Ohtani faced the Cincinnati Reds but exited the game after the fourth inning because of cramps in his right hip, initially felt in the first inning. He had a final line of three-plus innings pitched, with five hits, two runs, two walks, and four strikeouts. Despite concerns after throwing six consecutive balls, he continued as the designated hitter. Ohtani's upcoming start is anticipated to align with a replica ring giveaway at Dodger Stadium, and he is set to pitch again, having received ample rest.
Ohtani later revealed the issue was specific to his right hip and that he first began experiencing trouble with cramping during the first inning.
Despite not getting out of the fourth inning, it was still his longest outing with the Dodgers, throwing a season-high 51 pitches.
Ohtani ended his outing against the Reds by throwing six consecutive balls, including two wild pitches, which understandably drew some concern.
Roberts indicated a strong confidence in Ohtani's upcoming start, stating, 'I see him going four innings... so I don't see how he wouldn't go four on Wednesday.'
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