Ohtani to pitch against Nationals on Sunday

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani volition adjacent transportation for the Los Angeles Dodgers connected Sunday against the Washington Nationals.

The two-way superstar made his mound debut for the Dodgers connected Monday against the San Diego Padres, throwing 1 inning and allowing 1 tally and 2 hits. He besides batted leadoff arsenic the designated hitter and had 2 hits.

Ohtani faced Padres sluggers Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado successful his 28-pitch outing.

The Dodgers reason their four-game bid with San Diego connected Thursday night, looking for a expanse and their sixth consecutive triumph overall.

Ohtani underwent Tommy John country aft the 2023 play portion with the Los Angeles Angels and missed each of the 2024 play aft which helium signed a $700 million, 10-year woody with the Dodgers.