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Yardbarker on MSNShohei Ohtani survives scare against Rockies, logs one of worst MLB starts
Shohei Ohtani was literally roughed up on Wednesday night in his first-ever regular-season start at Coors Field.Making his 10th start of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani allowed season-highs in hits (nine) and runs (five) as the Colorado Rockies made his time on the mound in Denver painful both statistically and physically.
Shohei Ohtani injury update: Dodgers two-way star expected to be fine after leaving with thigh issue
The two-way star is in the midst of yet another fantastic season. At the plate, Ohtani is hitting .285/.392/.621, with 43 home runs. His return to the mound has also been successful, as Ohtani has a 3.47 ERA in 23 1/3 innings. If he can keep up that excellence, Ohtani could win his third MVP award.