Shohei Ohtani Shines on Mound as Dodgers Sweep Mets

Shohei Ohtani showcased his pitching prowess on Wednesday night, striking out 10 batters in six innings during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-2 victory over the New York Mets. This performance was particularly notable as Ohtani did not bat, allowing him to focus solely on pitching due to a shoulder bruise he sustained earlier in the week.

Ohtani's decision to skip batting was made to simplify his workload, and it paid off as he delivered one of his best starts of the season, despite allowing his first earned run of the campaign.

In the fifth inning, after allowing a run, Ohtani responded by throwing four fastballs exceeding 100 mph to escape a jam. His pitch arsenal was on full display, featuring a mix of fastballs, curveballs, and splitters that kept the Mets' hitters off balance throughout the game.

The Dodgers' offense was bolstered by the designated hitter replacement, who contributed with a double and a grand slam. The victory marked the Dodgers' second sweep of the season and improved their record to 10 wins in their last 12 games.

The Dodgers completed their second sweep of the season, and have now won 10 of 12 games. They are also 9-0 against National League opponents to this point, making easy work of a Mets team that has struggled early in the season.