Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher-only version, breaks Dodgers losing streak with 7 scoreless innings, ERA down to 0.82
The only Dodger in history with a better ERA through seven starts: Fernando Valenzuela.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a clear ace so far this season. It’s their back-to-back NL MVP. With seven scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants, Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers to a 4-0 win Wednesday to break a season-long four-game losing streak.
His ERA is now down to an MLB-best 0. 82, half a run better than the closest pitcher (Cam Schlittler, 1. 35).
When looking for precedent on the Dodgers for what he’s done in his first seven starts, there is only one answer: Fernandomania. Shohei Ohtani has a 0. 82 ERA That’s the second-lowest by a Dodgers pitcher in his first seven starts of a season since ER official in the NL (1912), behind only: 1981 Fernando Valenzuela: 0.
29 https://t. co/FfZ10rjUU1 — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 14, 2026 Ohtani’s final line: 7 innings, 4 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, 8 strikeouts on 105 pitches, the highest total of his Dodgers career. His fastball topped out at 100.