Rockies Defeat Dodgers 8-3, Ohtani Hit by Line Drive at Coors Field

Shohei Ohtani experienced his worst pitching outing of the season during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, where he allowed five runs on nine hits in four innings. In the fourth inning, Ohtani was struck in the right leg by a 92.5 mph line drive but remained in the game to complete the inning before being removed after a subsequent plate appearance. The Rockies capitalized on Ohtani's struggles, scoring five runs against him and outhitting the Dodgers 16-6, with key contributions from players like Orlando Arcia and Hunter Goodman. This marked Ohtani's first regular-season pitching start at Coors Field, a notoriously difficult venue for pitchers due to its expansive outfield. The Dodgers' offense was stifled by Rockies starter Tanner Gordon, who allowed only one run over six innings, contrasting sharply with the Dodgers' dominant 11-4 win over the Rockies the previous day when Ohtani hit his 44th home run. The Rockies, winners of seven of their last nine, aimed to clinch the four-game series with a win on Thursday afternoon.