Shohei Ohtani stats: Dodgers pitcher battles in NLDS win over Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on Sep 16, 2025.

Shohei Ohtani managed to overcome early struggles on the mound in his postseason debut as a pitcher, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers through the first six innings in Game 1 of their National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Dodgers take the 1-0 lead in the series after a 5-3 victory over the Phillies.

Ohtani gave up three earned runs to the Phillies in the second inning before settling in.

He struck out nine batters before having a conversation with manager Dave Roberts in the dugout and not returning to the mound for the seventh inning.

The Dodgers superstar was never able to settle in at the plate. He struck out four straight times, including three to Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez.

Several other members of the Dodgers’ lineup managed to produce some run support for Ohtani in the later innings as Los Angeles took the 5-3 lead in the seventh inning.

It was his postseason debut as a pitcher on Saturday against a formidable Phillies lineup, giving fans their first glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as both postseason slugger and playoff starting pitcher.

USA TODAY Sports had coverage of how the Dodgers' two-way star performed throughout Game 1 with stats, highlights, and more.

Shohei Ohtani stats: Dodgers vs Phillies results

Batting: 0-for-4, 4 Ks, 1 BB
Pitching: 6 IP, 3 hits, 3 ER, 9K, 1 BB

Shohei Ohtani's night is done on mound

Ohtani is done pitching for the evening, after having a conversation with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the dugout. He allowed three earned runs while striking out nine in six innings pitcher.

Tyler Glasnow replaces Ohtani to start the bottom of the seventh inning on the mound.

Ohtani strikes out again

Shohei Ohtani strikes out for a third time this evening against Sanchez for the third out, sending the game to the bottom of the fifth inning.

Ohtani continues to pitch well in fourth

Shohei Ohtani has retired nine straight batters since allowing the three runs in the second inning. Ohtani's pitch count is currently at 59 pitches.

Ohanti with a better showing in third

Shohei Ohtani had a better performance in the bottom of the third inning, striking Schwarber and Harper.

Shohei Ohtani's second at-bat

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez got the best of Shohei Ohtani again for the second time today. With a full count, the pitcher uses a fastball to strike out Ohtani.

What's the Ohtani Rule?

If Shohei Ohtani is taken out of the game as a pitcher, he can remain in the game as a hitter.

Shohei Ohtani gives up three runs in second

J. T. Realmuto tripled to center, allowing Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh to score. The Phillies take the early 2-0 lead.

Harrison Bader hit a sacrifice fly to left field off Ohtani. Relamuto scores to make it a 3-0 game for the Phillies before the Dodgers can get out of the inning.

Shohei Ohtani's first-inning pitching stats

Ohtani struck out the Phillies' lead-off hitter, Trea Turner, in the bottom of the first inning. Ohtani threw 12 pitches, eight of which were strikes.

Shohei Ohtani strikes out

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez struck out Shohei Ohtani as the leadoff hitter for the Dodgers.

Ohtani will quickly turn his attention to taking the mound shortly. It will be the first time he's pitched in the postseason.

Dave Roberts sets expectations for Ohtani

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told TBS during the broadcast that he'd like to get superstar Shohei Ohtani through the sixth or seventh inning on the mound tonight. Roberts also mentioned he would want to get him around the "century mark" (100 pitches).

NLDS TV, time and streaming for Dodgers vs Phillies

Times ET.

Date: Friday, Oct. 4
Time: 6:38 p.m. ET
TV: TBS, truTV
Streaming: HBO Max

Shohei Ohtani pitching stats vs Philadelphia Phillies

Ohtani faced the Phillies one time this season. On Sept. 16, the right-hander tossed five innings in a 9-6 loss to Philadelphia. He managed five Ks and one walk over 68 pitches.

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