Ohtani Lowers MLB-Best ERA to 0.82 After 7 Scoreless Innings
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Updated · Fox News · May 14
Ohtani Lowers MLB-Best ERA to 0.82 After 7 Scoreless Innings
8 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 14
Seven scoreless innings against San Francisco cut Shohei Ohtani’s ERA to an MLB-best 0.82 in the Dodgers’ 4-0 win.
Four earned runs in 44 innings explain the mark, with half of that damage coming in one earlier start against Houston.
Los Angeles has sometimes used Ohtani as pitcher only this season because his offense has dipped to a .240 average and .796 OPS while he handles mound duties.
The turnaround on the mound follows a 2024 season lost as a pitcher; he returned last summer with a 2.87 ERA in 14 starts while still posting a 1.014 OPS.
Is Ohtani's historic pitching dominance permanently sacrificing his MVP-level hitting?
Should MLB revise the 'Ohtani Rule' giving the Dodgers a unique and controversial competitive advantage?
Shohei Ohtani’s 2026 Pitching Dominance: Cy Young Contention, Two-Way Challenges, and Global Impact
Overview
Shohei Ohtani showcased his pitching dominance on May 13, 2026, by throwing seven scoreless innings and leading the Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the Giants. He struck out Rafael Devers in the sixth inning, with his sweeper pitch accounting for four strikeouts. This performance highlights Ohtani’s elite status and the Dodgers’ strategic focus on his pitching, as he currently works solely as a pitcher to manage his workload. Ohtani’s continued excellence on the mound positions him as a top contender for major awards and underscores his critical impact on the team’s success.