Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out Nine in Quality Start During 2-1 Loss to Marlins

Shohei Ohtani (2-1) suffered a tough-luck loss against Miami on Tuesday, despite a dominant performance on the mound. He allowed just two runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks, striking out nine batters over six innings. To manage his workload, manager Dave Roberts held Ohtani out of the batting lineup for the series opener, a move that left the Dodgers' offense struggling in the 2-1 defeat. Ohtani had previously reached base nine times in his last 14 plate appearances.