The Los Angeles Dodgers lineup has endured early season struggles, and while Shohei Ohtani is usually the difference-maker, the NL MVP is also battling an offensive lull.
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Like so many times before, Ohtani had the chance to bail out the Dodgers Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs. L.A. had runners at second and third in the sixth inning with two down and Ohtani at the plate.
Though Ohtani worked a 2-0 count, the Dodgers superstar chased a fastball that was up and inside.