Shohei Ohtani's Two-Way Magic Leads Dodgers to Series Win Over Padres
Shohei Ohtani did it all as the Dodgers took the series against the Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to ride the wave of Shohei Ohtani's two-way spectacles Following a comeback win on Tuesday, the Dodgers secured the series win on Wednesday night with a 4-0 shutout against the San Diego Padres . They have won seven of their last eight games. Ohtani Shuts Out Padres for Five Innings, Despite Late-Inning Command Issues For just the third time all year, Ohtani would be hitting the same day of his start.
Dave Roberts noted in the pregame that he ultimately decided to have Ohtani act as a two-way player due to his recent production at the plate. It also helps that the Dodgers have a scheduled off day on Thursday, plus his additonal two days off last week. Ohtani would lower his sub-one ERA even further as he notched five scoreless innings and picked up four strikeouts against the Padres Wednesday night.
His ERA now stands at 0. 73. May 20, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) delivers during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
-- © Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Ohtani kicked off his outing at Petco Park perfect, as he retired the first nine Padres hitters in order. After giving up his first walk to Fernando Tatis Jr. for San Diego's first base runner of the game, Gavin Sheets would knock in the Padres first hit two batters later.