Shohei Ohtani already thriving in leadoff spot for Dodgers
Kyle Madson
The Dodgers have to figure out a way to replace Mookie Betts in the leadoff spot of their lineup. There are worse options to have than Shohei Ohtani, who for the second time as a Dodger stepped to the plate as the leadoff man Monday night at Coors Field.
Ohtani worked a 2-2 count and smoked a hard ground ball for an out to start the game. His second AB resulted in an RBI single on a 3-2 pitch. It was another scalding ground ball, this time through the hole between first and second to score Miguel Rojas from third.
That RBI knock by Ohtani gave him 47 for the season and put LA up 2-0. It was also his first hit out of the leadoff spot this season. They went up 3-0 just five pitches later when catcher Will Smith smashed his first triple of the season to score Ohtani from first.
LA would surely love to have Betts back sooner than later, but Ohtani is acquitting himself well in the leadoff spot early on.
Kyle Madson
The Dodgers have to figure out a way to replace Mookie Betts in the leadoff spot of their lineup. There are worse options to have than Shohei Ohtani, who for the second time as a Dodger stepped to the plate as the leadoff man Monday night at Coors Field.
Ohtani worked a 2-2 count and smoked a hard ground ball for an out to start the game. His second AB resulted in an RBI single on a 3-2 pitch. It was another scalding ground ball, this time through the hole between first and second to score Miguel Rojas from third.
That RBI knock by Ohtani gave him 47 for the season and put LA up 2-0. It was also his first hit out of the leadoff spot this season. They went up 3-0 just five pitches later when catcher Will Smith smashed his first triple of the season to score Ohtani from first.
LA would surely love to have Betts back sooner than later, but Ohtani is acquitting himself well in the leadoff spot early on.
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Summary
Shohei Ohtani filling leadoff role for Los Angeles Dodgers; 2-RBI game on Monday, including first hit from leadoff spot this season. Absence of Mookie Betts, but Ohtani performing well in his stead. #Ohtani #Dodgers #Baseball