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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani’s dominant start draws honest admission from Will Smith
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The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Shohei Ohtani dominated the Rockies while contributing on the mound and at the plate. Will Smith talked about the performance and how the Japanese star gave them the tools to win this game, according to SportsNet LA.
Ohtani blasted a solo home run to start the game, giving himself the early run support he needed. Significantly, the Dodgers would only need four runs in this game, and it was enough. There were questions about whether Ohtani would hit in this game. Notably, this was because he was hit in the hand the day before. But Ohtani was fine and ready to go.
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Ohtani has overcome fatigue and continued to churn out innings while also producing at the plate. So far, he is batting .269 with nine home runs, 30 RBIs, and 36 runs scored. Ohtani is also 5-2 with a 0.82 ERA over nine starts this season. His performance has skyrocketed the Dodgers to a 36-20 record and first place in the NL West. They also hold the second-best record in the NL.
With another dominant start, Ohtani is in the MVP and Cy Young conversation . If he continues to produce at the level he is, there will be no doubt that he can make an impact and stand out in the NL. With Ohtani seemingly being okay after being hit by a hand, he likely will continue to play on an everyday basis for the boys in blue. The Dodgers begin a three-game series at home with the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend.
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