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Dodgers' Ohtani exits early with knee inflammation...

ESPN Friday 12 June 2026, 02:58 UTC 1 min read
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PITTSBURGH -- Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night's 8-6 win at Pittsburgh due to left knee inflammation. The reigning NL MVP hit his 13th homer of the season, a solo shot, in the third inning.

PITTSBURGH -- Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night's 8-6 win at Pittsburgh due to left knee inflammation. The reigning NL MVP hit his 13th homer of the season, a solo shot, in the third inning. He also had a single and walked twice, reaching base in all four of his at-bats. It was not immediately clear when Ohtani began feeling discomfort in the knee. Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski also left the game in the fifth inning with a right hamstring contusion. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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