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Ohtani Shines in Cactus League Debut: 4.1 Scoreless Innings

3/20/2026

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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers made his Cactus League pitching debut on March 18, 2026, vs. San Francisco Giants, and he delivered 4.1 scoreless innings with one hit, four strikeouts, two walks, and fastball up to 99 mph.
Ohtani returned from the World Baseball Classic as Japan’s designated hitter and will ramp up toward March 26.
Roberts praised the outing as a meaningful step toward the season.

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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers made his Cactus League pitching debut on March 18, 2026, vs. San Francisco Giants, and he delivered 4.1 scoreless innings with one hit, four strikeouts, two walks, and fastball up to 99 mph.
Ohtani returned from the World Baseball Classic as Japan’s designated hitter and will ramp up toward March 26.
Roberts praised the outing as a meaningful step toward the season.