Shohei Ohtani’s postseason pitching debut will, as expected, come at Citizens Bank Park.

It’ll be the Phillies ’ task to foil Ohtani’s potential mastery, which they were unable to do two weeks ago.

The two-way Japanese star will be on the mound for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Phillies Oct. 4. He’ll be opposed by Cristopher Sanchez.

Ohtani will bat when he’s pitching and be designated hitter when he isn’t.

Here are five things to know about Ohtani:

Why is Ohtani pitching unusual?

Ohtani will be the first player in MLB history to start as both a pitcher and non-pitcher in the same postseason.

Why hasn't Ohtani pitched in the postseason?

Ohtani did not make the playoffs in his first six seasons with the Angels.

After signing as a free ag

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