Dodgers supervisor: Concern over Shohei Ohtani’s knee ‘not excessive’
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani advances to 3rd base on successful and run in opposition to the Pittsburgh Pirates throughout the fourth inning at PNC Park. Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is day-to-day after exiting Los Angeles’ Thursday recreation at Pittsburgh within the high of the seventh inning due to left knee irritation.
Ohtani went 2-for-2 along with his second residence run in as many video games and had reached base 4 instances earlier than his departure. Santiago Espinal changed him because the Dodgers’ designated hitter.
After Los Angeles’ 8-6 win over the Pirates, Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts stated his degree of concern concerning Ohtani is “not excessive.” It was unclear when the ailment began, as Ohtani hadn’t instructed Roberts of any points with the knee till the sixth inning.
“I feel we tried to be sensible about it,” Roberts stated. “Talked to the coach who stated he had a bit (soreness) behind the knee. … Simply wished to be sensible and never push it.”
As as to if Ohtani will play the collection opener in opposition to the White Sox in Chicago on Friday, Roberts stated, “I be ok with him being in there tomorrow, however clearly with the journey tonight, we’ll simply form of see how he is available in.”
Earlier within the Thursday recreation, the Dodgers additionally misplaced beginning pitcher Justin Wrobleski, who took a 96.2 mph comebacker off his higher leg after which collided with Bryan Reynolds on the latter’s infield single within the fifth inning.
The left-hander got here out as a result of a proper hamstring contusion. He allowed 4 runs on six hits (two residence runs) in 4 2/3 innings.
Roberts stated of Wrobleski postgame, “He is fantastic. … He is simply extra annoyed along with his efficiency tonight and wished to go deeper within the recreation.”
Ohtani opened the scoring within the third inning by depositing a 3-2 sweeper from Mitch Keller over the wall in right-center area for a solo shot. The lengthy ball was the thirteenth of the season for Ohtani, who launched a two-run blast within the Dodgers’ 9-8 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday.
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