Shohei Ohtani, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday, had a rough day at the plate, striking out in six consecutive at-bats. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts attributed Ohtani’s recent struggles to swinging at low pitches, but remains confident that Ohtani can make the necessary adjustments.
Roberts revealed that discussions about controlling the strike zone have been ongoing throughout the season, but he trusts Ohtani to reset and find his rhythm again. Meanwhile, Clayton Kershaw is set to throw in a simulated game as he progresses in his rehab, while Max Muncy continues to experience discomfort in his oblique muscle, hindering his return to swinging a bat.
Joe Kelly, Ryan Brasier, and Brusdar Graterol are all working on rehab assignments, with Kelly appearing in two scoreless outings with Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. The Dodgers will face the Brewers on Sunday, with left-handers Dallas Keuchel and Justin Wrobelski set to start for their respective teams.
Despite setbacks with injuries, the Dodgers remain optimistic about their players’ recoveries and are looking forward to welcoming back key members to the team. Fans can tune in to watch the game on SportsNet LA or listen on 570 AM.
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