Ohtani's pitching gem vs Mets

Ohtani's exhibition of pure pitching power ended a 33-inning scoreless streak but secured an 8-2 victory for the Dodgers.

The decision to hold him out of the batting lineup was attributed to a sore shoulder, marking the first time since 2021 that he has focused solely on pitching during a game.

The Mets' offensive struggles continued as they suffered their seventh straight loss, managing only two runs against the Dodgers' pitching staff.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani's resilience and ability to command the game despite his physical discomfort.