Shohei Ohtani Hit in Leg By Line Drive in Scary Moment for ...
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was hit in the leg by a 93.7 mph comebacker line drive in the bottom of the fourth inning of Wednesday's game aga
www.si.comHere’s the latest on Shohei Ohtani being hit by a pitch.
- Ohtani was hit by a pitch earlier in the week and was noted to be sore, but he returned to pitching and recorded 10 strikeouts in a start while being kept out of the DH spot . This suggests a minor injury but continued participation in mound work .
- Reports from the Dodgers era indicate he remained in the lineup as a pitcher but did not bat in that game due to the soreness from the hit-by-pitch . Manager Dave Roberts indicated the decision was for his well-being and team performance .
- Earlier incidents involving Ohtani being hit by pitches have caused discussions and reactions from fans and media, but there’s no indication of a long-term injury from the latest event as of the most recent updates in mid-April 2026 .
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