Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out 10 in Dominant One-Way Start to Sweep Mets

Shohei Ohtani (2-0) delivered a brilliant performance on the mound, striking out 10 batters over six innings to lead the Dodgers to an 8-2 victory and a series sweep of the Mets. In a rare move, Ohtani operated as a one-way player for the first time in five years, starting without serving as the designated hitter. He allowed just one run on two hits and two walks, with manager Dave Roberts choosing to let him finish the sixth inning despite having a reliever warming up in the bullpen.