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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Sets High Expectations for Shohei Ohtani’s Final Start of August

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, the man tied for the National League lead with 45 home runs in Shohei Ohtani will take the mound to try and secure the series sweep.

Manager Dave Roberts revealed that as the three-time MVP prepares to pitch in his 11th start of the season, there are some major expectations for him to do something he hasn’t done since 2023.

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“It’s big,” Roberts said.