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Ohtani Throws Five Hitless, Hits 50th, as Dodgers’ Bullpen Collapses to Phillies

The Dodgers say he remains a tightly managed playoff starter, with two-way rules limiting any relief cameo.

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of his solo home run during the eighth inning of their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Ohtani joined Babe Ruth, Ken Griffey Jr., Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Alex Rodriguez as the only players in major-league history with back-to-back 50-homer seasons. He also pitched five no-hit innings in a 9-6 loss. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Sep 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) pulls relief pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani dominated for five hitless innings on 68 pitches with five strikeouts, exiting with a 4-0 lead per the club’s hard five‑inning cap.
  • Philadelphia overturned the game after Ohtani left, tagging Justin Wrobleski and Edgardo Henriquez in a six-run sixth before Rafael Marchan’s two‑out, three‑run ninth‑inning homer off Blake Treinen sealed a 9-6 Phillies win.
  • Ohtani led off the eighth with his 50th home run, becoming the sixth player with consecutive 50‑homer seasons, and the Dodgers later tied it before the late collapse.
  • Manager Dave Roberts reaffirmed the predetermined limit, citing protection of Ohtani’s two-way value, as president Andrew Friedman has stated the team plans to use him as a postseason starter.
  • Using Ohtani in relief remains a limited option because MLB’s two‑way rule would cost the Dodgers their DH once he leaves the mound, a backdrop to mounting bullpen concerns that include 18 blown‑lead losses since July 4 and a rare loss type last recorded at least as far back as 1906.