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.

Spencer Steer hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Wednesday night after Shohei Ohtani’s pitching outing was cut short. Ohtani left the mound accompanied by a trainer during the fourth inning with no outs and a 2-0 count against Spencer Steer.

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