Shohei Ohtani's solid start sets tone
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Yardbarker on MSNShohei Ohtani hits new benchmark in pitching return as Dodgers snap season-long loss skidWhen the Los Angeles Dodgers needed him most, Shohei Ohtani delivered. The 2024 NL MVP started his fifth game as a pitcher this season on Saturday in a 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants, halting the Dodgers' seven-game losing streak, their longest since 2017.
It marked the 65th home run into the water by an opponent in Oracle Park’s 25-year history and 171st in all — and 35 of those belong to home run king Barry Bonds.
Shohei Ohtani has looked good on the mound since his return to two-way duties last month. The hitting still remains at an MVP level, but some underlying stats show a decline.