THE Los Angeles Dodgers stunningly took out two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani after no-hitting the Philadelphia Phillies, and that decision would age poorly quickly.
The three-time MLB MVP exited after five innings on Tuesday night after not allowing a hit to the Phillies .
Ohtani took to the mound at Dodger Stadium and registered five strikeouts, one walk, and no earned runs, while not allowing a single hit in five innings.
However, manager Dave Roberts elected to pull Ohtani after throwing 68 pitches in five innings.
The reliever that replaced Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski, proceeded to blow a 4-0 lead and give up five runs.
Philly didn't look back as they won 9-6.
After the game, Roberts explained the decision to take out Ohtani, saying that the team is continuing its pitch manageme