Shohei Ohtani Dominates in 2026 Mound Return with Six Scoreless Innings

In his official return to full-time pitching, Shohei Ohtani (1-0) tossed six scoreless innings to lead the Dodgers to a 4-1 win over the Guardians. Despite cold, rainy conditions, Ohtani utilized an altered pitch mix, relying on his curveball and splitter to record six swinging strikeouts while allowing just one hit and three walks. At the plate, he finished 1-for-3 with two walks. This performance marks his first full two-way season in three years, driving significant fan interest.