Shohei Ohtani delivers latest two-way masterpiece in Dodgers’ rout of Dbacks
Shohei Ohtani showcased his exceptional talent in a recent game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, contributing both as a pitcher and a hitter. He delivered a dominant six-inning performance on the mound, lowering his ERA to an impressive 0.74. Additionally, Ohtani went 3-for-4 at the plate, helping the Dodgers secure a 7-0 victory.
- ▪Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings, striking out six batters and allowing only two hits.
- ▪He also had three hits and two walks, raising his batting average above .300 for the first time this season.
- ▪The Dodgers have won 16 of their last 20 games, coinciding with Ohtani's strong performance.
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MLB Shohei Ohtani delivers latest two-way masterpiece in Dodgers’ rout of Dbacks By Jack Harris Published June 4, 2026, 1:07 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google PHOENIX –– Shohei Ohtani isn’t supposed to be making it look this easy. Not after a second career Tommy John surgery. Not in his first full two-way season in three years. Not with the eyes of the baseball world watching his every move, wondering exactly how long he can keep this level of dominance up. And yet, there Ohtani was on Wednesday night at Chase Field, looking every bit the part of “the best player that’s ever walked this earth,” as catcher Will Smith put it. 7 Shohei Ohtani throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning.
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