Shohei Ohtani Struggles in Loss to Pirates as Dodgers Blow Late Lead
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani left Thursday's 8-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning due to left knee and hamstring inflammation. The injury is believed to have occurred when Ohtani attempted to steal second base in the fourth inning, though he had not informed manager Dave Roberts until the sixth inning. Manager Dave Roberts described his concern level as 'not high' and said Ohtani would attempt to throw and take swings Friday to assess his readiness for the Dodgers' series against the Chicago White Sox.
Shohei Ohtani exited Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning after experiencing inflammation behind his left knee and in his hamstring, with the Dodgers ultimately winning 8-6. Roberts said the team believes the injury occurred during a stolen base attempt in the fourth inning, though Ohtani did not alert the training staff until the sixth inning. Despite leaving early, Ohtani had a productive night at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored, and his 13th home run of the season — a 391-foot solo shot off Pirates starter Mitch Keller. Santiago Espinal replaced him as designated hitter. Roberts said Ohtani would test his body Friday before a decision is made on his availability against the White Sox, and expressed optimism about a quick return. The injury comes just one day after Ohtani's roughest pitching outing of the season — a 9-8 Dodgers loss Wednesday in which he allowed four runs over 6.2 innings and, along with catcher Dalton Rushing, missed several opportunities to use MLB's Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system on borderline pitches that could have altered the outcome. On the season, Ohtani is hitting .305 with 40 RBIs and holds a 6-2 record with a 1.06 ERA as a pitcher.
What's missing
No imaging results or official medical evaluation beyond the trainer's initial assessment have been reported.
How coverage differed
The New York Post focused heavily on the strategic and human-interest angle of the Wednesday loss, centering its narrative on the missed ABS challenge opportunities and the postgame dynamic between Ohtani and catcher Dalton Rushing. The Japan Times and UPI, by contrast, reported straightforwardly on the Thursday injury news, with UPI providing the most detailed medical and statistical context.
What different sources said
- New York PostRight
Dodgers lose Shohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski to injuries in game against Pirates
- ForbesCenter
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Stumbles In Bid For 7th Win
- The Japan TimesCenter
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani leaves game early due to left knee inflammation
- UPICenter
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani exits with knee, hamstring issue vs. Pirates
- NewsweekCenter
Dodgers Issue Shohei Ohtani Injury Update After He Left Game vs. Pirates
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