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Ohtani Cites 'Lack of Command,' Despite 6 No-Hit Innings vs. Rockies
Ohtani became the only MLB pitcher with leadoff homers in back-to-back starts while striking out seven and walking four in a win over Colorado.
- On Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies, crushing a 424-foot leadoff home run and throwing six no-hit innings.
- Despite the dominant outing, Ohtani expressed frustration with his command, saying, "Just way too many walks, and of course you want to avoid the hits, but the result of that was a lot of walks."
- Freddie Freeman followed with a 378-foot home run, while Andy Pages sealed the eighth inning with a 352-foot shot; Ohtani exited after 99 pitches, 56 for strikes.
- Manager Dave Roberts compared Ohtani's intensity to three-time Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, saying, "That's what makes guys like that special."
- The Dodgers completed a sweep of the Rockies, who hold a 20-37 record, while Ohtani improved to 5-2 with his third consecutive victory.
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Shohei Ohtani pitched 6 no-hit innings against Rockies, but still wasn't satisfied
Shohei Ohtani tossed six innings of no-hit ball, gave himself an early lead with a home run, and still wasn’t satisfied with his performance. The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ two-way superstar dropped some expletives that were picked up by the on-field mic as he struggled with his command in a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. Los Angeles Dodgers …
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