Shohei Ohtani powers Dodgers to 7-0 win over Diamondbacks and gets Thursday off

Shohei Ohtani delivered a dominant two‑way performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night in Phoenix, pitching six scoreless innings and lowering his ERA to 0.74. He also went 3‑for‑4 at the plate, raising his batting average above .300 for the first time this season. His effort helped the Dodgers defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7‑0.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Ohtani will be given the day off on Thursday after the taxing two‑way outing. Roberts left open the possibility of a pinch‑hit appearance later in the week, but emphasized the need for a full recovery day following the combined pitching and hitting workload.

The victory marked the Dodgers' 16th win in 20 games, keeping them on pace for a strong finish to the series.