Overview

• Shohei Ohtani worked two scoreless innings in his third start, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one batter on a 27-pitch outing.
• He unleashed a 101.7-mph four-seam fastball, the hardest pitch of his Major League career and the fastest by a Dodger this season.
• The Dodgers dropped a 9-5 decision to the Kansas City Royals, whose Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice and drove in five runs to snap an 11-game home skid.
• Manager Dave Roberts said the club will continue a one-outing-at-a-time approach, limiting Ohtani’s workload as he ramps back from Tommy John surgery.
• With key starters sidelined, Los Angeles is exploring potential rotation reinforcements such as Royals right-hander Seth Lugo for added depth.