Ohtani to pitch but not hit for Dodgers

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Shohei Ohtani will start pitching against the Mets but will not appear in the lineup as a hitter. Ohtani delivered a dominant performance with 10 strikeouts in six innings, allowing only one run.

Roberts is leaning toward having Ohtani both pitch and hit in his next start on Tuesday in Houston. The decision of whether Ohtani will perform both roles in his starts will likely remain a topic throughout the season as the organization determines the best approach. sport-tr.bet