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Ohtani Ties Dodgers On-Base Record in Defeat
22 Apr
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani tied Shawn Green's Dodgers record with a 53-game on-base streak.
- The Dodgers lost 3-1 due to early defensive errors and offensive struggles.
- Tanner Scott is the leading candidate for Dodgers' closer role.
Shohei Ohtani tied a Los Angeles Dodgers record with his 53rd consecutive game reaching base, matching Shawn Green's 2000 mark. This historic achievement occurred during the Dodgers' 3-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Despite Ohtani's individual success, the team struggled offensively, leaving eight baserunners stranded and finishing 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
The Dodgers' defense faltered early, committing errors that led to a three-run first inning. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched effectively after the rocky start, allowing no more runs over seven innings. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Tanner Scott is the leading candidate to become the team's closer, despite past save conversion struggles. Scott pitched a scoreless eighth inning, lowering his ERA to 0.93.
Looking ahead, Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch and bat against the Giants on Wednesday. Manager Roberts acknowledged the toll Ohtani playing both pitcher and hitter takes but confirmed he felt comfortable with Ohtani filling both roles for the upcoming game.
