Dodgers’ two-way star positioned to have his best season on the mound
Shohei Ohtani was about to complete his walk from the mound when he realized he forgot something.

Shohei Ohtani was about to complete his walk from the mound when he realized he forgot something.

This year, Ohtani is returning to full-time two-way duties for the first time in his already decorated Dodgers career.

The Los Angeles Dodgers headlined Tuesday night as Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound for his 2026 debut. In a highly anticipated start vs. the Cleveland Guardians, the two-way superstar delivered exactly what Los Angeles needed. Ohtani took the ball at Chavez Ravine and immediately controlled the game. He worked efficiently through six scoreless innings, […] The post How did Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani pitch in first start of 2026? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cold weather? Rainy conditions? And a lineup that provided little run support until late? For Shohei Ohtani, none of it was a problem Tuesday. In his official return to full-time two-way duties, the four-time MVP didn’t disappoint. Ever since his signing in Los Angeles, Ohtani and the Dodgers have been waiting for this moment ––...
