Overview

• He threw 28 pitches over one inning as an opener against the Padres, yielding two hits and one run.
• His fastball averaged 99 mph and peaked at 100.2 mph, though 12 of his 28 offerings missed the strike zone.
• He went 2-for-4 with two RBIs as the Dodgers won 6-3, resuming his dual role as a pitcher and designated hitter.
• Ohtani debuted with a noticeably lower arm angle, an adjustment designed to synchronize his lower-body mechanics.
• Manager Dave Roberts plans to cap his early outings before gradually raising his weekly pitch counts to reinforce an injury-depleted staff.