SAN FRANCISCO — Shohei Ohtani pitched three scoreless innings in opposition to the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because the Dodgers star continues to work his approach again from elbow surgical procedure.
Working as an opener for the fifth time this season after not pitching in all of 2024, Ohtani threw 36 pitches, 25 for strikes whereas serving as Los Angeles’ opener for the fifth time this season. He allowed one hit and struck out the facet on 12 pitches within the first inning when his fastball was twice clocked at 99.9 mph.
Shohei shuts ’em down for 3 innings. pic.twitter.com/biCJlZ3UkQ
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 12, 2025
The Giants’ solely two runners in opposition to Ohtani got here on a four-pitch stroll to Jung Hoo Lee within the second inning and Mike Yastrzemski’s single within the third. He departed with a 1-0 lead after three innings.
The 2-way Japanese star, who didn’t pitch in all of 2024, was additionally the staff’s designated hitter and hit within the leadoff. He grounded out in his first two at-bats.
Ohtani has allowed one run and 5 hits over 9 innings this season.