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Ohtani's 53-Game On-Base Streak Ends, Pitching Shutout

4/24/2026

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Shohei Ohtani’s 53-game on-base streak ended in a 3-0 loss.
He pitched six scoreless innings, posting a 0.38 ERA and his third start without an earned run.
His batting average fell to .258 as he went 0-for-4, ending the record streak.
Manager Dave Roberts said he will protect Ohtani’s health and may use him as designated hitter, with catcher Dalton Rushing filling that role and hitting .414 with seven homers.

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Story summary

Shohei Ohtani’s 53-game on-base streak ended in a 3-0 loss.
He pitched six scoreless innings, posting a 0.38 ERA and his third start without an earned run.
His batting average fell to .258 as he went 0-for-4, ending the record streak.
Manager Dave Roberts said he will protect Ohtani’s health and may use him as designated hitter, with catcher Dalton Rushing filling that role and hitting .414 with seven homers.