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Shohei Ohtani expected to be the Dodgers’ starting pitcher for Game 7 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Pitching just four days after his Game 4 start, Ohtani will likely throw two to three innings before the bullpen takes over.

Starting him as a pitcher preserves his designated hitter spot, ensuring the Dodgers can keep his bat in the game.

TORONTO — The Dodgers have forced a Game 7 in the World Series.

And Shohei Ohtani is expected to be their starting pitcher.

In what will be just four days removed from his six-plus-inning, 93-pitch start in Game 4 of this World Series , Ohtani will likely serve as the team’s opener in Saturday’s winner-take-all conte

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