Shohei Ohtani to Start Game 7 of World Series for Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani is set to start as pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, just four days after his previous start.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that Shohei Ohtani will start as pitcher in Game 7 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. This decision comes four days after Ohtani's previous start in Game 4, where he pitched six-plus innings and threw 93 pitches.
Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Ohtani could serve as an opener, potentially pitching two to three innings, depending on his performance.
Ohtani's participation as a starting pitcher allows the Dodgers to retain his batting presence throughout the game, in accordance with MLB's two-way player rules.
In the postseason, Ohtani has maintained a 3.50 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 18 innings.
Additional pitching options for the Dodgers include Tyler Glasnow, who secured the save in Game 6, and Blake Snell, who has expressed readiness to pitch after his Game 5 start.
The Blue Jays are expected to start veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, marking his second career start in a World Series Game 7.
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