Trending Now - Ohtani's 10 Strikeouts Highlight Dodgers' Sweep Over Mets
WHO:
AP News - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Dalton Rushing
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, New York Mets, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts
NY Post - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, New York Mets
WHAT:
AP News - Ohtani struck out a career-high 22 batters with swing and misses during the game against the Mets.
AP News - Ohtani allowed one run and two hits in six innings pitched.
AP News - Ohtani's on-base streak reached 48 games, marking the fourth-longest streak in Dodgers franchise history.
AP News - Rushing went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in the game.
MLB.com - Dalton Rushing hit a grand slam in the eighth inning, marking his fourth home run of the season and the first grand slam of his career.
MLB.com - Rushing's grand slam broke open a two-run game, contributing to the Dodgers' 8-2 victory over the Mets.
MLB.com - Ohtani's streak of not allowing an earned run ended at 32 2/3 innings, but his MLB-best 48-game on-base streak remains intact as he did not have a plate appearance on April 15th, 2026.
MLB.com - Ohtani's 100.4 mph pitch to Francisco Lindor was his hardest pitch of the season, while the 71.5 mph slow curve he used to strike out Brett Baty was the third-slowest strikeout pitch of his career.
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 hitters in 6 innings during a game against the New York Mets.
MLB.com - Ohtani's streak of not allowing an earned run ended after 32 2/3 innings.
MLB.com - The Dodgers won the game 8-2, completing a three-game sweep of the Mets.
NY Post - Ohtani's performance was described as a "breathless exhibition of pure pitching dominance."
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
AP News - It was the first time since May 28th, 2021, that Ohtani did not bat while pitching.
MLB.com - The game occurred on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026.
MLB.com - This was Ohtani's third pitching start of the 2026 season.
WHY:
AP News - Ohtani was held out of the lineup as a designated hitter due to soreness from being hit by a pitch on April 10th, 2026.
MLB.com - The Dodgers opted to keep Ohtani focused solely on pitching as he was nursing a bruised right shoulder.
HOW:
AP News - Ohtani struck out the side in the sixth inning on 14 pitches.
MLB.com - Ohtani struck out three consecutive batters in the sixth inning, becoming the first Dodgers starter to strike out double-digit batters in the 2026 season.
MLB.com - Ohtani threw pitches that reached triple digits in speed, hitting 100.2 mph and 100.4 mph.
MLB.com - Ohtani struck out three consecutive batters in the sixth inning, showcasing his pitching skills.
(UPDATED April 16, 2026 15:29 UTC)
In a standout performance against the Mets, Shohei Ohtani struck out a career-high 22 batters while allowing just one run and two hits over six innings pitched. This game marked the first time since May 28thth, 2021, that Ohtani did not bat while pitching, as he was held out of the lineup due to soreness from being hit by a pitch on Friday. Meanwhile, Dalton Rushing contributed significantly by going 2-for-4 with a grand slam, and Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 48 games, which is the fourth-longest in Dodgers franchise history.
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(UPDATED April 16, 2026 11:26 UTC)
Dalton Rushing made a splash in the eighth inning with a grand slam, his fourth home run of the season, helping the Dodgers secure an 8-2 victory over the Mets. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani saw his impressive streak of not allowing an earned run come to an end at 32 and two-thirds innings, but he maintained his MLB-best 48-game on-base streak after not having a plate appearance on Wednesday. Ohtani also struck out three consecutive batters in the sixth inning, becoming the first Dodgers starter to reach double-digit strikeouts this season, while showcasing his pitching prowess with a 100.4 mph fastball and a 71.5 mph slow curve.
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(UPDATED April 16, 2026 07:23 UTC)
In a standout performance on Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani struck out ten hitters in six innings, leading the Dodgers to an 8-2 victory over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium and completing a three-game sweep. Ohtani's impressive outing marked the end of his streak of not allowing an earned run after 32 and two-thirds innings, and he showcased his dominance by hitting pitches that reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour. The Dodgers decided to focus Ohtani solely on pitching as he continues to recover from a bruised right shoulder, and his performance has been described as a "breathless exhibition of pure pitching dominance."