Ohtani and Rushing to collaborate as Dodgers face Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani is set to start against the San Diego Padres on July 3, while catcher Dalton Rushing will be behind the plate. The two have had recent disagreements on pitch calls, during Ohtani's previous start against the Minnesota Twins on June 24. Despite this, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes that Rushing can grow as a catcher alongside Ohtani, especially with All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined due to injury. Ohtani continues to demonstrate impressive form, having recorded eight home runs and a 3-0 pitching record in June.
- •Ohtani faces the Padres after recent friction with Rushing.
- •Rushing has only 106 games of MLB experience.
- •Ohtani set a record with eight home runs and a 3-0 pitching record in June.
- •Dodgers manager Roberts emphasizes Rushing's growth with Ohtani.
- •Ohtani is making his sixth straight NL All-Star appearance.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Will Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Dalton Rushing create more on-field drama?
"Los Angeles' two-way star became the first big leaguer to compile eight home runs and a 3-0 record during one month.
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