Shohei Ohtani leads Dodgers to win against Pirates despite knee issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
In a game on June 11, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-6. Shohei Ohtani contributed significantly before leaving in the seventh inning due to knee inflammation. While the injury's severity appears minor, the Dodgers continue to manage multiple injuries within their roster, including Teoscar Hernández and Will Smith. Andy Pages leads the majors in RBIs, and the team's playoff prospects remain strong with an eight-game lead in the NL West. Ohtani is expected to return soon, easing concerns for the Dodgers.
- •Dodgers defeat Pirates 8-6 on June 11.
- •Shohei Ohtani leaves game with knee inflammation.
- •Ohtani has 13 home runs,.305 batting average this season.
- •Andy Pages leads MLB in RBIs.
- •Dodgers hold an eight-game lead in NL West.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball: On Shohei Ohtani, and the state of Dodgers and Pirates
"Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski examines the Dodgers and Pirates after their June 11 game.
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