Overview
- The Marlins beat the Dodgers 2-1 at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, with right-hander Janson Junk holding L.A. to three hits over six scoreless innings.
- Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over six innings and threw a Dodger-high 104 pitches, allowing two runs, one earned, as his ERA ticked to 0.60.
- The Dodgers held Ohtani out of the batting order for his start, and catcher Dalton Rushing filled in as the designated hitter and leadoff hitter.
- Manager Dave Roberts said the choice reflected a plan to lighten Ohtani’s load on some pitching days, and he added Ohtani is expected to hit Wednesday.
- This was Ohtani’s first start on five days’ rest this season and only the third such outing in 19 regular-season starts for L.A., underscoring the team’s careful rotation and lineup management.