Shohei Ohtani ends 0-for-17 hitting drought against Astros

10 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 6

The Dodgers star had gone hitless in five straight games, his first such skid since May 2022, before recording a hit on Wednesday.
His batting average fell from .278 to .240 during the slump, and he entered the game with just one home run in his previous 20 games.
Despite the offensive dip, Ohtani remains dominant on the mound with a 0.97 ERA and 42 strikeouts in six starts, helping sustain his MVP case.

Can Ohtani's dominant arm alone carry the Dodgers through their team-wide offensive drought?

Is Shohei Ohtani evolving from a two-way icon into a pitching ace who just happens to hit?

Is resting Ohtani on pitching days the cure for his hitting slump or the cause of it?