Shohei Ohtani Shows Positive Knee-Rehab Progress in Dodgers’ 11-5 Victory Over Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 11-5 on Monday night at Coors Field. Shohei Ohtani contributed two home runs and went 4-for-5 at the plate, extending his hitting streak at the venue to 21 games with nine homers, 24 RBIs and a .413 average. Max Muncy added a three-run shot, and Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each recorded multiple extra-base hits. The team’s 11 runs were its highest output since a 12-7 win over San Diego on July 2, ending a stretch in which the Dodgers averaged 3.4 runs per game while losing 11 of 16.

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Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 because of irritation in his left knee. After a recent bullpen session, he told an interpreter he “felt good the next day” and expressed optimism about the rehab process. He is scheduled for another bullpen session on Tuesday, with the goal of returning to the mound as soon as possible while remaining “pretty careful” in his recovery.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani’s recent performance, highlighting his pitch selection and confidence on the mound. Roberts also noted the need to support teammate Kyle Tucker, who struggled at the plate, and emphasized that Ohtani’s recent “vintage” showing reflects his elite skill set.

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• Ohtani’s pitching line this season: 8-2 record, 1.79 ERA, 95 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings.

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• Hitting streak at Coors Field: 21 consecutive games with a hit, nine homers, 24 RBIs, .413 batting average.

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• Dodgers’ offensive surge: 11 runs on Monday, the most since July 2; team had been averaging 3.4 runs per game during a recent slump.

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• “That's the hope, and that's the reason why we've been pretty careful in the rehab process,” — Shohei Ohtani

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• “ Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on Kyle Tucker "Just trying to feel good at the plate, just making sure that I'm not too tense," Ohtani said of his approach in the Mile High City.” — Shohei Ohtani

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• “Really exceptional in the sense of his pitch selection -- his direction to the big part of the field that we talk about a lot," Roberts said.” — Dave Roberts, dodgers manager

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• “I just hope he doesn't lose his confidence,” — Dave Roberts, dodgers manager

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