Dodgers Fall Short Despite Ohtani's Stellar Performance

Only one player in the last 110 years has attempted what the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is doing this season, pitching and hitting successfully in the big leagues.

Babe Ruth, who won more than 20 games twice and led the American League in ERA and starts, was eventually moved from pitching to focus on hitting by the Red Sox and then the Yankees.

Ohtani, like Ruth, is striving to be a two-way player. Recent performances, however, suggest that the Red Sox and Yankees may have been right in transitioning Ruth to a hitter.

In a recent game against St. Louis, Max Muncy hit two home runs in the Dodgers' victory.

Ohtani had a strong performance in his eighth start for the Dodgers, giving up one run on two hits and striking out eight in four innings. He also hit a home run in the game.

Despite Ohtani's efforts, the Dodgers' defense and bullpen struggled, allowing the Cardinals to win the game.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed frustration over the team's recent performance, noting their offensive struggles.

Ohtani has been performing well on the mound but has been facing challenges at the plate, experiencing a slump in his hitting performance.

Ohtani, who won two MVP awards with the Angels, had a remarkable season last year but is facing difficulties in finding his form this season.

The manager acknowledged the challenge Ohtani is facing in adjusting to his new routine as a two-way player.

Roki Sasaki is making progress in his throwing program and could be considered for the Dodgers' postseason plans.

Ohtani had a strong start for the Dodgers, reaching over 100 mph and retiring the first six Cardinals in order. However, the Cardinals managed to rally and win the game in the end.