With extra rest, Ohtani returns to hill — and plate — Friday vs. Padres
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers pushed Shohei Ohtani’s next pitching start back to Friday night, when he’ll carry out his full two-way duties against the Padres at Dodger Stadium. He was originally scheduled to make his next start in Wednesday’s series finale against the A’s at Sutter Health Park. Ohtani has gone 8-2 with a 1.58 ERA through 13 starts. He has generally pitched on a weekly schedule, getting six days off in between starts, but the Dodgers have been open about the possibility of seeking opportunities to give him even more rest as needed. Freddie Freeman “18th Inning Walk-Off”…
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