It all comes down to this: Game 7 of the World Series. With everything on the line, the Dodgers are sending Shohei Ohtani to the mound on short rest. They didn’t have much of a choice.
Dealing with a struggling bullpen and clinging to a two-run lead, the Dodgers turned to potential Game 7 starter Tyler Glasnow to close out the thrilling Game 6 victory on Friday night. Glasnow recorded the final three outs, including a game-ending double play, securing a 3-1 triumph.
This win puts Ohtani—the Dodgers don’t want him coming out of the bullpen due to MLB’s quirky designated hitter rules that would strip him of his ability to hit—in the driver’s seat for the decisive game. While we shouldn’t expect Ohtani to pitch a full nine innings on such short rest, it’s unlikely the Dodgers will treat him with kid gloves.
Ohtani hasn’t been taxed like an ace arm might be during a deep postseason run. He has pitched just three games this October, tossing exactly six innings in each start and averaging 94 pitches per appearance.
As mentioned, the Dodgers’ relievers haven’t been great this postseason, posting a 4.30 ERA after struggling all season. With no game scheduled for Sunday, I don’t see manager Dave Roberts turning to Emmet Sheehan, Clayton Kershaw, Blake Treinen, or anyone else in the Dodgers’ bullpen before exhausting his two-way star.
This time, Ohtani won’t be taking the mound coming off an 18-inning marathon like he did in Game 4, when he took the loss. He should be given every opportunity to get as many outs as possible.
**The Play:** Shohei Ohtani Over 9.5 outs recorded (-115, FanDuel Sportsbook)
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