Shohei Ohtani could return to mound for Dodgers
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Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman says the team plans to take a long-term approach with Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound.
The belief was Shohei Ohtani wouldn't pitch for the Dodgers until after the All-Star break, but it instead happens one month earlier than expected.
Andy Pages hit a game-turning three-run home run in the fifth inning, Shohei Ohtani had three hits and scored two runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday night.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers player David Ross was named as a potential candidate to replace Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker.
It wasn't a perfect return to the mound for Shohei Ohtani, but the Dodgers feel good about what it meant for the two-way star.
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The 37-year-old pitcher praised the Dodgers organization for accommodating his family over the last 18 seasons, a group that is set to grow by one.
Shohei Ohtani belted two home runs, one to lead off the game and another in the sixth inning, as the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to an 11-5 victory against divisional rivals the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.
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