After playing 2024 exclusively as a designated hitter, Ohtani made his debut as a Dodgers pitcher in June as a single-inning opener and has gradually increased his workload since then. He didn't throw a second inning until his third start and didn't reach the third inning until his fifth start. This time, he made it into the fourth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers fans are holding their breath after star Shohei Ohtani suffered an apparent injury on Wednesday.

Ohtani pitches into a fourth inning for the first time this season but leaves with cramps on a hot, humid night, remaining in the game as the DH. The Reds score three times in the eighth inning to