Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Leaves Game with Apparent Injury Against Reds

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani experienced a concerning injury scare during a game against the Cincinnati Reds when he lost pitching command, throwing six straight balls before leaving the game in the fourth inning. While Ohtani was later seen in the dugout, raising hopes that the injury is not severe, Dodgers fans remain worried given his slow recovery from elbow surgery and limited pitching innings this season. Ohtani had an impressive ERA and strikeout record prior to this outing, but the Dodgers face challenges with their pitching staff due to other injuries. Despite the pitching difficulties, the Dodgers have strong roster depth and multiple MVP candidates, which somewhat mitigates the impact of Ohtani's potential absence on the mound. Additionally, Ohtani had a rare offensive struggle during the game, striking out in his first four plate appearances for the first time in his career, though the Dodgers ultimately won 5-4. The situation remains fluid as the team awaits further updates on Ohtani's health and pitching status.