CHICAGO — The stage was set for an intentional walk.
The Dodgers had the potential go-ahead runs in scoring position. First base was open with two out in the sixth. And, in his fourth at-bat of the night against Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd, none other than Shohei Ohtani was at the plate.
For much of his Dodgers tenure over the last two seasons, such a situation would usually trigger an automatic “four” signal from the opposing dugout.
For much of his Dodgers tenure, after all, Ohtani has been one of the best hitters on the planet.