Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher and designated hitter for Monday’s series opener against the San Diego Padres.
Ohtani made his first start for the Dodgers and pitched for the first time since August 2023, when he was a member of the Los Angeles Angels. The reigning National League MVP threw 28 pitches in the top of the first, allowing one run on two hits.
Ohtani threw 16 strikes and touched 100.2 mph in his first outing as a Dodger. His first pitch was a 98 mph fastball to Fernando Tatis Jr.