Shohei Ohtani exits Dodgers game against Pirates with knee injury
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:58 AMESPN — Dodgers' Ohtani exits early with knee inflammation...
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani homers, leaves game with left knee inflammation in Dodgers' 8-6 win over Pirates
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- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Leaves Dodgers Game Early With Injury
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani leaves Dodgers game vs. Pirates in 7th inning with left knee inflammation
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- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani leaves game with injury, Dodgers announce initial diagnosis
"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.
"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…
"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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External links- ESPNJun 12, 2026, 2:58 AMDodgers' Ohtani exits early with knee inflammation...
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 2:22 AMOhtani homers, leaves game with left knee inflammation in Dodgers' 8-6 win over Pirates
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 2:18 AMShohei Ohtani injury update: Latest after Dodgers star leaves mid-game
Shohei Ohtani left Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with knee inflammation.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 2:06 AMShohei Ohtani injury updates: Latest on Dodgers superstar after leaving game vs. Pirates with 'knee inflammation'
The Dodgers dealt with a Shohei Ohtani injury scare on Thursday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:54 AMShohei Ohtani Leaves Dodgers Game Early With Injury
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:36 AMShohei Ohtani leaves Dodgers game vs. Pirates in 7th inning with left knee inflammation
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:34 AMDodgers lose Shohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski to injuries in game against Pirates
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani left the team’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday with left knee inflammation, the team announced.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:30 AMShohei Ohtani leaves game with injury, Dodgers announce initial diagnosis
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…
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:24 AMShohei Ohtani injury update: What we know as Dodgers star exits game vs. Pirates
Shohei Ohtani left the Dodgers' game against the Pirates with left knee inflammation, the team said. Here's what we know.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:23 AMShohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski sustain injuries, exit early for Dodgers vs. Pirates
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes an early exit against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday because of inflammation in his left knee.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:12 AMShohei Ohtani Suddenly Leaves Game vs. Pittsburgh Pirates With Knee Injury
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, with the game very much in the balance in the seventh inning, left Thursday's game vs. the Pirates early with an injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:08 AMShohei Ohtani exits Dodgers-Pirates with left knee inflammation
The Dodgers pulled Ohtani in a one-run game.
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