Ohtani helps Dodgers secure win over Twins despite pitching struggles
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Shohei Ohtani led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory against the Minnesota Twins on June 25. After a shaky second inning where he allowed three runs, Ohtani rebounded to strike out eight over six innings. A three-run third inning, during which Ohtani also contributed an RBI single, shifted momentum in favor of the Dodgers. Dalton Rushing struggled behind the plate, resulting in a passed ball and accompanying frustration, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized that Rushing's development as a catcher is ongoing. Ohtani aims to improve communication with Rushing moving forward.
- •Ohtani struck out eight batters over six innings.
- •Dodgers scored three runs in the third inning.
- •Rushing was charged with a passed ball in the second.
- •Ohtani and Rushing seek to improve their communication.
- •Dodgers maintain their position as the league leaders.
- 6:32 AMESPN — Ohtani 'out of sync' with catcher, rebounds for wi...
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani seeks to sync up with struggling catcher Rushing as the Dodgers sweep despite a rough start
"Shohei Ohtani forcefully rebounded from a rough inning on the mound to earn yet another win for the major league -leading Los Angeles Dodgers. The two-way superstar carried his struggling catcher Dalton Rushing along with him, showing there's even more to his marvelous game than simply pitching and hitting. Ohtani had eight strikeouts over six innings before yielding to the bullpen in the 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, and he helped himself at the plate with an RBI single to spark a three-run third inning that put the Dodgers in front for the rest of the night.
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani got the win on the mound Wednesday after overcoming a rough second inning in which he and Dalton Rushing got crossed up on a pitch that got past the catcher's glove, allowing a run to score.
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External links- ESPNJun 25, 2026, 6:32 AMOhtani 'out of sync' with catcher, rebounds for wi...
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani got the win on the mound Wednesday after overcoming a rough second inning in which he and Dalton Rushing got crossed up on a pitch that got past the catcher's glove, allowing a run to score.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 4:53 AMOhtani seeks to sync up with struggling catcher Rushing as the Dodgers sweep despite a rough start
Shohei Ohtani forcefully rebounded from a rough inning on the mound to earn yet another win for the major league -leading Los Angeles Dodgers. The two-way superstar carried his struggling catcher Dalton Rushing along with him, showing there's even more to his marvelous game than simply pitching and hitting. Ohtani had eight strikeouts over six innings before yielding to the bullpen in the 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, and he helped himself at the plate with an RBI single to spark a three-run third inning that put the Dodgers in front for the rest of the night.
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