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Ohtani's Pitching, Hitting Propel Dodgers Past Twins

6/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ohtani pitched six innings, hit two singles and earned the win as Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 at Target Field on June 25, 2026.
He posted a 1.58 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and a .338 batting average.
Kyle Tucker left the June 23 game with low-back spasms and is day-to-day, and Dalton Rushing was pulled in third inning, underwent concussion testing and will miss Tuesday’s game, with Chuckie Robinson replacing him.

History

Historical Context

Ruth’s 1919 season, when he posted a 9-5 record and set a single-season record with 29 homers, marked the last major-league two-way effort until Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 NLCS start for the Dodgers. MLB’s 2020 adoption of an official two-way roster slot, requiring 20 pitching innings, formalized the role that Ohtani now exemplifies.

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Story summary

Ohtani pitched six innings, hit two singles and earned the win as Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 at Target Field on June 25, 2026.
He posted a 1.58 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and a .338 batting average.
Kyle Tucker left the June 23 game with low-back spasms and is day-to-day, and Dalton Rushing was pulled in third inning, underwent concussion testing and will miss Tuesday’s game, with Chuckie Robinson replacing him.

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