Key facts
- Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks.
- Ohtani allowed two hits, one walk, and struck out six batters.
- Ohtani went 3-for-4 at the plate with three hits and scored one run.
- Ohtani's season ERA dropped to 0.74 across 10 starts.
- This ERA is the third-lowest through 10 starts since 1913.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani continued his exceptional season with a remarkable performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. In six innings of work, Ohtani gave up just two hits, walked one batter, and struck out six, throwing 89 pitches in a 7-0 Dodgers victory. Simultaneously, Ohtani was a force at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three hits, two walks, and scoring one run. This dual-threat performance has led to continued discussions about his status as one of the greatest players in baseball history. Following this outing, Ohtani's earned run average (ERA) for the season dropped to an impressive 0.74 across 10 starts and 61.0 innings pitched. According to ESPN Insights, this ERA is the third-lowest through the first 10 starts of a season since 1913, surpassed only by Juan Marichal's 0.59 in 1966 and Jacob deGrom's 0.56 in 2021. Notably, neither Marichal nor deGrom were also batting over .300 with a .941 OPS, as Ohtani is this season. Ohtani, a four-time MLB MVP, is now a strong contender for a Cy Young Award, an achievement that would add to his already decorated career.