Ohtani allows three runs against Pirates, battles blister issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
On June 10, 2026, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers allowed three runs over seven innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although he dealt with a blister on his finger, Ohtani's fastball velocity increased, reflecting his effort to manage command issues. He recorded a total of three strikeouts but struggled with first-pitch strikes, connecting successfully only 34% of the time. His ERA now stands at 1.06 for the season, keeping him in the Cy Young race despite recent command problems. Ohtani is expected to make adjustments for upcoming games to improve his performance further.
- •Ohtani pitches 6.2 innings, allowing three runs
- •He has a blister on his finger affecting command
- •ERA rises to 1.06 after the outing
- •Ohtani averages higher fastball velocity during the game
- •Struggles with first-pitch strikes at 34%
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Dealing With Familiar Problem, Still Dominates Pirates
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been battling a blister on his finger recently, but he still allowed just 3 runs in 7 innings vs. the Pirates.
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