Shohei Ohtani had an impactful performance during a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, going 3-for-10 with two home runs and four walks. He pitched 4.1 innings, striking out seven but allowed four runs in total. Ohtani made history by being the first starting pitcher since 1900 to hit a leadoff triple. He recognized difficulties in his fifth inning, being unable to finish off hitters, and the Dodgers have plans to limit his pitching to five innings moving forward.
Shohei Ohtani went 3-for-10 with two home runs and four walks in a three-game series against the Angels while also pitching 4.1 innings, allowing four runs with seven strikeouts.
Ohtani made history as the first starting pitcher since at least 1900 to hit a leadoff triple, leading the game off with a triple and scoring immediately.
Ohtani stated, "I just couldn't finish off hitters in the fifth. They did a good job of putting the balls in play and that's what happens.
The Dodgers do not plan on Ohtani pitching more than five innings in future games, though he aims to successfully pitch five innings in his next start.
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