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Ohtani Exits Dodgers-White Sox Game with Knee Inflammation

6/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers) was pulled with left-knee inflammation, removing the two-way star.
June 12, 2026 at Rate Field saw Anthony Kay (Chicago White Sox) and Roki Sasaki (Los Angeles Dodgers) start.
Chicago fielded a left-handed-heavy order with Andrew Benintendi (.200) and rookie Braden Montgomery seeking an extra-base hit.
The White Sox entered at 36-31 after a ten-win stretch, while the Dodgers were 44-25 and unbeaten since May 8-10.

History

Historical Context

After pitchers dominated the 1960s, the American League voted on Jan 11 1973 to adopt a designated hitter, boosting scoring by 23 % and attendance by 27 % that season. The DH gave teams like the 1973 White Sox new roster options, a shift echoed today as Dodgers pitcher-/DH Shohei Ohtani’s left-knee inflammation forces Los Angeles to adjust its lineup.

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Story summary

Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers) was pulled with left-knee inflammation, removing the two-way star.
June 12, 2026 at Rate Field saw Anthony Kay (Chicago White Sox) and Roki Sasaki (Los Angeles Dodgers) start.
Chicago fielded a left-handed-heavy order with Andrew Benintendi (.200) and rookie Braden Montgomery seeking an extra-base hit.
The White Sox entered at 36-31 after a ten-win stretch, while the Dodgers were 44-25 and unbeaten since May 8-10.

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