On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their series with the Miami Marlins (at home).
The Dodgers are coming off a 5-4 win on Monday.
Shohei Ohtani finished with three hits, one RBI and one strikeout in five at-bats.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision
On Tuesday, Ohtani will take the mound as the team’s pitcher.
However, he will not be in the starting lineup (as a batter).
Katie Woo of The Athletic wrote: “Shohei Ohtani will not hit tomorrow, Dave Roberts says.”
Ohtani is currently batting .278 with 30 hits, six home runs, 13 RBI’s and 21 runs in 28 games this season.
He is also among the top pitchers in the MLB.
Noah Camras of Dodgers OnSI wrote (on April 22): “Shohei Ohtani’s pitching stats this season: 24 IP 12 H 1 ER 7 BB 25 K He has a 0.38 ERA. He’s currently the best pitcher in the National League. He’s coming for the Cy Young.”
24 IP 12 H 1 ER 7 BB 25 K
He has a 0.38 ERA. He’s currently the best pitcher in the National League.
He’s coming for the Cy Young.
Ohtani And The Dodgers
Ohtani is in his third season playing for the Dodgers.
He has helped lead the franchise to the World Series Championship in each of his first two years.
The Dodgers are looking to become the first team to win three straight titles since the New York Yankees (1998-2000).
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic added: “Shohei Ohtani will pitch, but not hit tomorrow, Dave Roberts said. Will be pitching on five days’ rest and there’s a day game Wednesday, which were factors.”
The Dodgers are currently the top team in the National League West with a 20-9 record in 29 games.
They are 12-4 in the 16 games they have played at home.
Following two more games against the Marlins, the Dodgers will head to St. Louis to face off against the Cardinals on Friday night.
Marlins Right Now
The Marlins are currently 13-16 in 29 games, which has them as the second-place team in the National League East.
They are just 3-10 in the 13 games they have played away from Miami.
Following the Dodgers, the Marlins will head home to host the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Marlins Game