Shohei Ohtani appeared to suffer an injury sliding into second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series, a potentially damaging blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers as they look to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Ohtani was caught stealing second base to end the inning but was slow to get up. He appeared to be in obvious pain.
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Ohtani used his left hand to brace his impact with the ground as he slid. According to MLB.com, he could be heard on the FOX broadcast saying in Japanese that the injury was to his left shoulder, before being escorted off the field by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and an athletic trainer.
It’s unclear how the injury will affect Ohtani, the Dodgers’ designated hitter and the favorite for the National League MVP award, the remainder of the series.
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The Dodgers led 4-1 at the time Ohtani was hurt, but the Yankees rallied to score a run and load the bases in the ninth inning against Los Angeles pitcher Blake Treinen.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 26: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers lies on the ground injured after attempting to steal second base as they play against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning during Game Two of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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A victory would move the Dodgers halfway to their first championship in four years, and leave the Yankees desperate for a win in Game 3 Monday at Yankee Stadium.
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto surrendered just one hit in 6.1 innings, allowing a solo home run to Soto for the Yankees’ first run.
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