Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani hit on the hand by a pitch, exits game against the Rockies
Shohei Ohtani was hit on the right hand by a pitch during a game against the Colorado Rockies. He exited the game after grounding out in the fifth inning, having gone 0 for 2 with a run scored. Ohtani is scheduled to start on the mound for the Dodgers in the series finale on Wednesday.
- ▪Ohtani was struck by Rockies starter Kyle Freeland in the fourth inning.
- ▪He left the game after grounding out in the fifth.
- ▪Ohtani was 0 for 2 with a run scored before exiting.
- ▪Manager Dave Roberts indicated Ohtani is likely to hit in the next game.
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