Shohei Ohtani endures four‑game hitless streak while clinching NL Pitcher of the Month

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers went hitless in four consecutive games, a slump not seen since 2022, after a 4‑1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani will "come out of it" and noted the team's offensive struggles. The hitless stretch pushed Ohtani to 0‑for‑14 over his last four outings, his longest such streak in four years.

Despite the batting dip, Ohtani was named National League Pitcher of the Month for April. He posted a 2‑1 record with a 0.60 ERA, a 0.87 WHIP and a .160 opponent batting average over 30 innings, becoming the first Dodgers pitcher since Hyun‑Jin Ryu in 2019 to record an ERA of 0.60 or lower in a five‑start month. The award highlights his successful return to the mound after major elbow surgery and a record‑setting 10‑year, $700 million contract.

The juxtaposition of his offensive slump and pitching accolade underscores Ohtani’s dual‑role impact on the Dodgers as they navigate a season marked by both offensive challenges and strong starting‑pitcher performances.