After playing 2024 exclusively as a designated hitter, Ohtani made his debut as a Dodgers pitcher in June as a single-inning opener and has gradually increased his workload since then. He didn't throw a second inning until his third start and didn't reach the third inning until his fifth start. This time, he made it into the fourth inning.

Ohtani pitches into a fourth inning for the first time this season but leaves with cramps on a hot, humid night, remaining in the game as the DH. The Reds score three times in the eighth inning to

Shohei Ohtani gave Dodgers fans a scare when he exited Wednesday’s start in the fourth inning after throwing wildly for six pitches.