Ohtani Steers Dodgers to Narrow Win as Rushing Struggles Behind the Plate
Shohei Ohtani carried the Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Twins as catcher Dalton Rushing, filling in for Will Smith, struggled behind the plate and Ohtani ended up calling his own pitches after a cross-up that allowed a run. After the hiccup, Ohtani emphasized better communication and on-page adjustments; he pitched six innings with eight strikeouts, and Dodgers extended their NL West lead to nine games.