Shohei Ohtani struggles in start, ERA rises to 1.06 amid Cy Young chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Shohei Ohtani experienced his worst pitching outing of the season during a game against the Pirates. Ohtani lasted 6 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs and throwing 102 pitches before getting pulled. Despite the performance, he later hit a home run and saw his ERA increase from 0.74 to 1.06. The Dodgers, who had a five-run lead, ultimately lost the game 9-8. Ohtani is seeking his first Cy Young award this season, with concerns over his innings pitched compared to competitors.
- •Ohtani pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing 3 earned runs and 6 hits.
- •He also hit a home run in the game.
- •The Dodgers lost to the Pirates 9-8 after blowing a five-run lead.
- •Ohtani's ERA rose from 0.74 to 1.06.
- •He faces competition for the Cy Young with potential fewer innings pitched.
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani, with worst pitching start of the season, sees ERA rise to still-minuscule 1.06 amid Cy Young push
"Ohtani the pitcher has been so utterly dominant this season that any blip is cause for additional scrutiny.
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