Shohei Ohtani exits Dodgers game against Pirates with knee injury

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Shohei Ohtani exits Dodgers game against Pirates with knee injury
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Shohei Ohtani left the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning due to left knee inflammation. The injury occurred while the game was tightly contested, with the Dodgers leading by two runs. Before exiting, Ohtani was instrumental, going 2-for-2 with a home run, an RBI, and two walks. His departure raised concerns, as he has a history of knee issues. The Dodgers have not yet detailed the severity of the injury or its impact on his upcoming participation.

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  • Ohtani left the game in the seventh inning with knee inflammation.
  • He recorded two hits and a home run before exiting.
  • The Dodgers were winning by two runs at the time of the injury.
  • Ohtani has a previous history of knee problems from 2019.
  • Details on the significance of the injury are pending.
Latest Updates
  • 2:58 AMESPNDodgers' Ohtani exits early with knee inflammation...
  • 2:22 AMYahoo SportsOhtani homers, leaves game with left knee inflammation in Dodgers' 8-6 win over Pirates
  • 2:18 AMYahoo SportsShohei Ohtani injury update: Latest after Dodgers star leaves mid-game
  • 2:06 AMYahoo SportsShohei Ohtani injury updates: Latest on Dodgers superstar after leaving game vs. Pirates with 'knee inflammation'
  • 1:54 AMYahoo SportsShohei Ohtani Leaves Dodgers Game Early With Injury
  • 1:36 AMYahoo SportsShohei Ohtani leaves Dodgers game vs. Pirates in 7th inning with left knee inflammation
  • 1:34 AMYahoo SportsDodgers lose Shohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski to injuries in game against Pirates
  • 1:30 AMYahoo SportsShohei Ohtani leaves game with injury, Dodgers announce initial diagnosis
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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani left Thursday's game against the Pirates early due to left knee inflammation. Here is the latest update. The post Shohei Ohtani Leaves Dodgers Game Early With Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was well on his way to a third consecutive National League MVP award on June 11 when he left a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an injury. Ohtani left the game with left…

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Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night's game against Pittsburgh due to left knee inflammation.

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