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Shohei Ohtani throws 4 1/3 scoreless innings in spring debut on mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers
- On Mar 18, 2026, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch, allowing one hit, two walks and striking out four.
- Having thrown live batting practice and bullpen sessions, Ohtani returned to Dodgers camp after Japan's WBC elimination, his first competitive mound appearance since Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 1.
- A 99-mph fastball powered his afternoon as Shohei Ohtani threw 61 pitches , striking out Willy Adames and finishing the first inning in five pitches amid Camelback Ranch temperatures near 100 degrees.
- Manager Dave Roberts said he expects one more preseason start next week and plans to use Ohtani as the designated hitter on Friday, calling reaching the fifth inning 'a huge win for us.'
- His postseason and WBC contributions add context, following a mid-2025 return with a 2.87 ERA over 14 regular-season starts and a 2-1 postseason record for the Dodgers.
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Shohei Ohtani throws 4 1/3 scoreless innings in spring debut on mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani reached back for the heater and found it, blazing a 99-mph fastball past Willy Adames for his first strikeout of the afternoon on Wednesday.
·United States
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