Dodgers' Ohtani exits early with knee inflammation...
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- Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of the Dodgers' 8-6 win over Pittsburgh after reporting left knee inflammation.
- Dave Roberts said the move was precautionary, downplaying the injury's significance and expressing optimism Ohtani will be ready for Friday's series opener against the White Sox in Chicago.
- Shohei Ohtani hit his 13th home run of the season (solo) in the third inning and also recorded a single and two walks, reaching base in all four plate appearances.
- Shohei Ohtani is batting .305 with 40 RBIs and, as a pitcher, holds a 6-2 record, a 1.06 ERA, and 73 strikeouts over 67 2/3 innings.
- Justin Wrobleski exited the game in the fifth inning with a left hamstring contusion after being struck by a line drive off Bryan Reynolds, and he said he will receive treatment and be fine.
Why it matters: The Dodgers lost Ohtani’s bat and arm for the final innings, but Roberts’ reassurance that he’ll be ready for Friday’s White Sox series means the team can retain his dual‑role production without a longer‑term roster shuffle.
