Trending Now - Ohtani Shines in Dominant Six-inning Start for Dodgers
WHO:
NY Post - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, Guardians
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, Guardians, Rick Rhoden
ESPN MLB - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, Guardians
WHAT:
NY Post - Ohtani's six scoreless innings included allowing only one hit, a double by Rhys Hoskins.
MLB.com - Ohtani's scoreless innings streak reached 22 2/3 innings on March 31st, 2026, marking the longest of his Major League career.
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak is now at 36 games, the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era, surpassing Rick Rhoden's 14-game streak in 1985.
MLB.com - Ohtani issued three walks during the game against the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani retired 11 of his first 13 batters during the game against the Guardians, issuing walks to Gabriel Arias and Steven Kwan in the third inning.
MLB.com - Ohtani hit Angel Martínez during the game, which he later apologized for in between innings.
MLB.com - Ohtani struck out Rhys Hoskins to end the game, punctuating his strong pitching debut.
MLB.com - Ohtani's last run allowed was on August 27th, 2025, marking a streak of 22 2/3 regular-season innings without allowing a run.
NY Post - Ohtani's performance marked the beginning of his first full two-way season since 2023.
MLB.com - Ohtani's scoreless innings streak reached 22 2/3 innings, marking the longest of his Major League career.
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak is now at 36 games, the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era, surpassing Rick Rhoden's 14-game streak in 1985.
MLB.com - Ohtani's six strikeouts in the game contributed to his overall performance as a two-way player.
MLB.com - Ohtani's command was not crisp all night long, as evidenced by his three free passes, but he kept the Guardians off balance while on the mound.
MLB.com - Ohtani retired 11 of his first 13 batters during the game against the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani hit Angel Martínez during the game, which he later apologized for in between innings.
MLB.com - Ohtani struck out Rhys Hoskins to end the game, punctuating his strong pitching debut.
MLB.com - Ohtani reached base three times, walking twice and getting one hit, extending his on-base streak to 36 games.
MLB.com - Ohtani's last run allowed was on August 27th, 2025, marking a streak of 22 2/3 regular-season innings without allowing a run.
MLB.com - Ohtani's six scoreless innings included a strikeout that ended the game, showcasing his dominant pitching debut for the 2026 season.
ESPN MLB - Ohtani's six strikeouts in the game contributed to his overall performance as a two-way player.
NY Post - Ohtani's six scoreless innings included striking out six hitters and allowing only one hit, contributing to a 4-1 victory over the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak of 36 games is the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era, surpassing Rick Rhoden's 14-game streak in 1985.
Newsweek - Ohtani made his 2026 MLB debut on the mound on March 31st, 2026, and ended the game with a must-watch strikeout.
MLB.com - Ohtani's scoreless innings streak reached 22 2/3 innings on March 31st, 2026, marking the longest of his Major League career.
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak is now at 36 games, the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era, surpassing Rick Rhoden's 14-game streak in 1985.
MLB.com - Ohtani's last run allowed was on August 27th, 2025, marking a streak of 22 2/3 regular-season innings without allowing a run.
NY Post - Ohtani's six scoreless innings included allowing only one hit, a double by Rhys Hoskins.
MLB.com - Ohtani's scoreless innings streak reached 22 2/3 innings, marking the longest of his Major League career.
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak is now at 36 games, the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era.
MLB.com - Ohtani issued three walks during the game against the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani's last run allowed was on August 27th, 2025, marking a streak of 22 2/3 regular-season innings without allowing a run.
NY Post - Ohtani's performance marked the beginning of his first full two-way season since 2023.
MLB.com - Ohtani's scoreless innings streak reached 22 2/3 innings, the longest of his Major League career.
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak is now at 36 games, the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era.
MLB.com - Ohtani struck out Rhys Hoskins to end the game, showcasing his strong pitching debut.
MLB.com - Ohtani's last run allowed was on August 27th, 2025, marking a streak of 22 2/3 regular-season innings without allowing a run.
MLB.com - Ohtani reached base three times in the game, walking twice and getting one hit.
MLB.com - Ohtani's six strikeouts in the game contributed to his overall performance as a two-way player.
NY Post - Ohtani's performance was his first full two-way season since 2023, and he was the winning pitcher in a 4-1 victory over the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani struck out Rhys Hoskins to end the game, punctuating his strong pitching debut.
MLB.com - Ohtani's last run allowed was on August 27th, 2025, marking a streak of 22 2/3 regular-season innings without allowing a run.
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak of 36 games is the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era, surpassing Rick Rhoden's 14-game streak in 1985.
MLB.com - Ohtani hit Angel Martínez during the game, which he later apologized for in between innings.
MLB.com - Ohtani's command was not crisp all night long, as evidenced by his three free passes, but he kept the Guardians off balance while on the mound.
MLB.com - Ohtani retired 11 of his first 13 batters during the game against the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani's six scoreless innings included a strikeout that ended the game, showcasing his dominant pitching debut for the 2026 season.
ESPN MLB - Ohtani's six strikeouts in the game contributed to his overall performance as a two-way player.
NY Post - Ohtani's six scoreless innings included striking out six hitters and allowing only one hit, contributing to a 4-1 victory over the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani reached base three times, walking twice and getting one hit, extending his on-base streak to 36 games.
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak is the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era, surpassing Rick Rhoden's 14-game streak in 1985.
NY Post - Ohtani's performance was his first full two-way season since 2023, and he was the winning pitcher in a 4-1 victory over the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani's six strikeouts in the game contributed to his overall performance as a two-way player, and he issued three walks while allowing only one hit.
MLB.com - Ohtani's command was not crisp all night long, as evidenced by his three free passes, but he kept the Guardians off balance while on the mound.
MLB.com - Ohtani retired 11 of his first 13 batters during the game against the Guardians, issuing walks to Gabriel Arias and Steven Kwan in the third inning.
MLB.com - Ohtani hit Angel Martínez during the game, which he later apologized for in between innings.
MLB.com - Ohtani struck out Rhys Hoskins to end the game, punctuating his strong pitching debut.
NY Post - Ohtani's performance was his first full two-way season since 2023.
MLB.com - Ohtani's six scoreless innings included a strikeout that ended the game, showcasing his dominant pitching debut for the 2026 season.
ESPN MLB - Ohtani's six strikeouts in the game contributed to his overall performance as a two-way player.
NY Post - Ohtani's six scoreless innings included striking out six hitters and allowing only one hit, contributing to a 4-1 victory over the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani's last run allowed was on August 27th, 2025, marking a streak of 22 2/3 regular-season innings without allowing a run.
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak of 36 games is the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era, surpassing Rick Rhoden's 14-game streak in 1985.
MLB.com - Ohtani retired 11 of his first 13 batters during the game against the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani hit Angel Martínez during the game, which he later apologized for in between innings.
NY Post - Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings in a game against the Guardians.
MLB.com - Ohtani struck out six hitters, issued three walks, and allowed one hit in a 4-1 victory.
MLB.com - Ohtani has not allowed a run in his last 22 2/3 regular-season innings, marking the longest streak of his Major League career.
MLB.com - Ohtani reached base three times, walking twice and getting one hit, extending his on-base streak to 36 games.
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak is the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era, surpassing Rick Rhoden's 14-game streak in 1985.
WHERE:
MLB.com - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
MLB.com - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
MLB.com - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
WHEN:
NY Post - The game took place on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
NY Post - The game took place on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
NY Post - The game took place on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
MLB.com - Ohtani's last run allowed was on August 27th, 2025.
WHY:
MLB.com - Ohtani's performance was anticipated as he returned to the mound after more than two years post-surgery.
HOW:
MLB.com - Ohtani transitioned from pitching to hitting in just two minutes, changing his cap for a helmet and glove for a bat, showcasing his impressive ability to switch mindsets quickly.
MLB.com - Ohtani transitioned from pitching to hitting in just two minutes, changing his cap for a helmet and glove for a bat.
MLB.com - Ohtani transitioned from pitching to hitting in just two minutes, changing his cap for a helmet and glove for a bat.
MLB.com - Ohtani transitioned from pitching to hitting in just two minutes, changing his cap for a helmet and glove for a bat, showcasing his impressive ability to switch mindsets quickly.
MLB.com - Ohtani's transition from pitching to hitting was noted as being particularly impressive, as he managed to switch his mindset and equipment in just two minutes.
MLB.com - Ohtani transitioned from pitching to hitting in just two minutes, changing his cap for a helmet and his glove for a bat.
MLB.com - Ohtani transitioned from pitching to hitting within two minutes, changing his cap for a helmet and glove for a bat.
(UPDATED April 2, 2026 03:49 UTC)
Shohei Ohtani delivered an impressive performance against the Guardians, throwing six scoreless innings and allowing only one hit, a double by Rhys Hoskins, while also striking out Hoskins to end the game. His scoreless innings streak has now reached 22 and two-thirds innings, marking the longest of his Major League career, and he also extended his on-base streak to 36 games, the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era. During the game, Ohtani issued three walks and hit Angel Martínez, for which he later apologized, but he still managed to retire 11 of the first 13 batters he faced.
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(UPDATED April 2, 2026 01:21 UTC)
In a standout performance at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Ohtani marked the beginning of his first full two-way season since 2023, throwing six scoreless innings and striking out six batters in a 4-to-1 victory over the Guardians. His impressive outing included a streak of 22 and two-thirds innings without allowing a run, the longest of his Major League career, while also extending his on-base streak to 36 games, the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era. Despite some struggles with command, Ohtani retired 11 of his first 13 batters and reached base three times, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities on the field.
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(UPDATED April 1, 2026 23:07 UTC)
In a remarkable showcase of talent, Ohtani made his 2026 MLB debut on the mound on Tuesday, ending the game with a must-watch strikeout and extending his scoreless innings streak to 22 and two-thirds, the longest of his Major League career. He also set a new record for the longest on-base streak by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era, reaching 36 games and surpassing Rick Rhoden's previous mark from 1985. Ohtani's ability to seamlessly transition from pitching to hitting in just two minutes, swapping his cap for a helmet and glove for a bat, further highlights his extraordinary versatility on the field.
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(UPDATED April 1, 2026 21:11 UTC)
In a standout performance, Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings against the Guardians, allowing only one hit, a double by Rhys Hoskins, while also extending his scoreless innings streak to 22 and two-thirds innings, the longest of his Major League career. He issued three walks during the game and has now reached an impressive 36-game on-base streak, the longest for a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era. After finishing his pitching duties, Ohtani seamlessly transitioned to hitting in just two minutes, swapping his cap for a helmet and his glove for a bat.
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(UPDATED April 1, 2026 19:19 UTC)
In a remarkable start to his first full two-way season since 2023, Ohtani showcased his talent by striking out Rhys Hoskins to end the game, marking a strong pitching debut. He extended his scoreless innings streak to 22 and two-thirds innings, the longest of his Major League career, while also reaching base three times with two walks and a hit. Ohtani's impressive performance included six strikeouts and a seamless transition from pitching to hitting, changing his cap for a helmet and glove in just two minutes.
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(UPDATED April 1, 2026 15:20 UTC)
In a standout performance at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Ohtani led the Angels to a 4-1 victory over the Guardians, marking his first full two-way season since 2023. He pitched six scoreless innings, striking out six batters and allowing just one hit, while also extending his impressive on-base streak to 36 games by reaching base three times. Although he struggled with command at times, issuing three walks, Ohtani's strong debut was highlighted by his ability to retire 11 of the first 13 batters he faced, culminating in a strikeout to end the game.
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(UPDATED April 1, 2026 13:22 UTC)
In a standout performance, Ohtani secured a 4-1 victory over the Guardians, marking his first full two-way season since 2023 and showcasing his skills as both a pitcher and a hitter. He struck out six batters while allowing only one hit, although he did issue three walks, and he retired 11 of his first 13 batters before striking out Rhys Hoskins to seal the win. Ohtani also demonstrated his quick adaptability by transitioning from pitching to hitting in just two minutes, switching his cap for a helmet and glove for a bat.
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(UPDATED April 1, 2026 11:18 UTC)
In a standout performance marking his first full two-way season since 2023, Shohei Ohtani showcased his pitching prowess by throwing six scoreless innings and striking out six batters, including the final out of the game. His impressive ability to transition from pitching to hitting was highlighted, as he switched his mindset and equipment in just two minutes. This dominant debut for the 2026 season has fans excited about Ohtani's potential as a two-way player.
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(UPDATED April 1, 2026 09:19 UTC)
In a standout performance, Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings, striking out six hitters and allowing just one hit, leading his team to a 4-1 victory over the Guardians. This game marked an impressive streak for Ohtani, as he hasn't allowed a run since August 27thth, 2025, totaling 22 and two-thirds regular-season innings without giving up a score, while also extending his on-base streak to 36 games, the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era. After retiring 11 of his first 13 batters, Ohtani quickly transitioned from pitching to hitting in just two minutes, though he did hit Angel Martínez during the game and later apologized for it between innings.
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(UPDATED April 1, 2026 07:20 UTC)
In a standout performance on Tuesday against the Guardians at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings, leading the Dodgers to a 4-1 victory while striking out six batters and allowing just one hit. This marks the longest scoreless streak of Ohtani's Major League career, as he hasn't allowed a run in his last 22 and two-thirds regular-season innings, and he also extended his on-base streak to 36 games, the longest by a player entering a pitching start in the Expansion Era. Ohtani's return to the mound was highly anticipated after more than two years post-surgery, and he seamlessly transitioned from pitching to hitting, swapping his cap for a helmet and glove for a bat in just two minutes.