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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Told Dave Roberts He Wanted to Pitch Longer

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitched through the sixth inning in his final start of the regular season Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Ohtani allowed no runs on five hits with eight strikeouts. The right-hander left the game with a 4-0 lead, but the Dodgers bullpen blew the lead. The Diamondbacks took the series opener with a walk-off 5-4 victory.

Nevertheless, Ohtani going six innings for the first time this season was an encouraging indication ahead of the postseason.