Only 18 hours after breaking records at the plate, the Dodgers star took the mound for Game 4. That night, Shohei Ohtani gave up more than three runs for the first time since August and went hitless as the Dodgers fell 6-2 to the Blue Jays, evening the series at two games each. Game 4 was Ohtani’s first World Series start, but he took the loss. Still, there’s a real chance he could return later in the series.

Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Wednesday that Shohei Ohtani would be available in relief in Game 6 or Game 7. Of course, only if he feels capable of it.

The two-way star told Japanese media that he has already started preparing for a potential relief appearance in Toronto. Ohtani’s recovery from elbow surgery was carefully managed, with steady velocity and clean mechanics throughout

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