Ohtani allows three runs against Pirates, battles blister issue

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.

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