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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Hit on the Hand by a Pitch, Exits Game Against the Rockies
The Dodgers said Ohtani was hit by an 85 mph pitch and later left after grounding out, with concern rising because he is scheduled to pitch Wednesday.
- On Tuesday night, Shohei Ohtani was struck by an 85 MPH pitch from Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland in the fourth inning, with the ball hitting the protective padding near his right hand during the Los Angeles Dodgers' game.
- Manager Dave Roberts had confirmed before Tuesday's game that Ohtani would serve as both hitter and pitcher in the series, with the two-way superstar scheduled to start on the mound Wednesday for the series finale.
- Although the protective padding absorbed the impact rather than his bare hand, the force of the 85 MPH pitch still appeared forceful enough to alarm the entire stadium, prompting trainer Thomas Albert and Manager Dave Roberts to rush out immediately.
- Ohtani's decision to remain in the game shocked observers, as most players would exit immediately after such an impact; instead, he waved off Dodgers staff concern and continued playing as Los Angeles won 15-6.
- Despite the severity of the impact, Ohtani remains expected to take the mound Wednesday for the series finale, reinforcing perceptions among baseball observers that the two-way superstar operates at an exceptional level.
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