Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani left after his fourth at-bat in a 5-0 win over the Padres on Saturday night with what manager Dave Roberts said was back tightness. (AP/Ashley Landis)
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- Shohei Ohtani left after his fourth at-bat in a 5-0 win over the Padres on Saturday night with back tightness.
- Ohtani went 0 for 3 with a walk, grounding out to the pitcher in his final at-bat in the seventh inning.
- Manager Dave Roberts said his concern was “minimal,” but was “more leaning” toward having Ohtani sit out Sunday as a precautionary measure.
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SAN DIEGO — Los Angeles Dodgers star designated hitter Shohei Ohtani left after his fourth at-bat in a 5-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night with what manager Dave Roberts said was back tightness.
Ohtani’s Performance
Ohtani went 0 for 3 with a walk, grounding out to the pitcher in his final at-bat in the seventh inning. He was replaced by pinch-hitter Kiké Hernández in the ninth.
“His back tightened up,” Roberts said. “So it was one of those things where I got word before his fourth at-bat his back tightened up. So, being up 5-0, we didn’t want to push it. We’ll see how he comes in tomorrow.”
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Roberts’ Concern and Precautionary Measures
While Roberts said his concern was “minimal,” but was “more leaning” toward having Ohtani sit out Sunday as a precautionary measure.
“Things could change, but most likely, we’ll probably give him the day (off),” Roberts said.
Ohtani’s Season Performance
Ohtani, who signed 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers last December, has been one of the best hitters in the majors this season. The two-time AL MVP leads baseball with a 1.090 OPS and is hitting .352, which ranks only behind Cleveland’s Steven Kwan (.353). Ohtani also has 11 home runs and 27 RBIs, both stats among the league leaders.
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