Shohei Ohtani excels as Dodgers lead against Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Shohei Ohtani showcased his two-way talent during the Dodgers' 7-0 game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 3 at Chase Field. Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings, striking out six and lowering his ERA to 0.74. At the plate, he went 3-for-4 with two walks, lifting his batting average above.300 for the first time this season. The Dodgers took an early lead, supported by Kyle Tucker's two-run homer and run-scoring hits from Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy. Ohtani's performance comes as part of his impressive run, helping the Dodgers to 16 wins in their last 20 games, and they are in a position to secure a sixth consecutive series win.
- •Ohtani lowers his ERA to 0.74 in 10 starts this season.
- •He is hitting.435 over the last 20 games with 16 RBIs.
- •The Dodgers have won 16 of their last 20 games.
- •Ohtani has yet to allow more than two runs in any start this year.
- •The Dodgers are seeking their sixth straight series win.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani delivers latest two-way masterpiece in Dodgers’ rout of Dbacks
"Shohei Ohtani isn’t supposed to be making it look this easy.
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