Ohtani was pulled after that, though. The Dodgers have been building him up as a pitcher this season and that has come slowly. With the start on Tuesday, Ohtani has now made 13 on the season. The five innings were tied for the most that he’s gone this year so far. Ohtani threw 68 pitches but his season-high came on August 27th in his other outing of five innings this season. That start, Ohtani went 87 pitches. <\/p>\n
It’s not shocking to see Ohtani not go a full game with all of the restrictions so far this season as he has worked his way back after not pitching last year. But, it was still surprising to see him come out when he did. Unsurprisingly, there were a lot of takes and reactions on social media after Ohtani was yanked. <\/p>\n
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Sep 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) flips his bat after hitting his 50th home run of the season during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images \/ Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Shohei Ohtani deserved better. https:\/\/t.co\/SznEC8sgU0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Imagine Ohtani having a no-hitter after 5 innings at only 68 pitches, up 4-0, and his stupid manager decides to pull him out. With the top of the lineup of the Phillies coming up.<\/p>\n After 5 hits, the Dodgers lose the lead and now behind 2 runs.<\/p>\n Another Dave Roberts disaster. \ud83e\udd2c<\/p>\n \u2014 Jong \u2696 \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udded \ud83c\udd99\ufe0f \ud83d\udc3a (@attyjong) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Phillies did not have a hit against Shohei Ohtani. <\/p>\n Since he left the game (at 68 pitches): groundout, single, single, single, two-run double, go-ahead three-run homer.<\/p>\n The crowd is…displeased.<\/p>\n \u2014 Rowan Kavner (@RowanKavner) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Ohtani had the 8-9-1 hitter in the 6th and was at 68 pitches with a no-hitter. Why not let him pitch the 6th and if he gets into trouble then take him out. Ohtani told Dave the decision was up to him and Dave took him out.<\/p>\n Another dog shit decision by Dave Roberts<\/p>\n \u2014 Mitch (@JustCover1029) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n And then here comes Dave Roberts to f it up per usual https:\/\/t.co\/IyvtZ9kGJ2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 S\u2661\u2077 (@jjksuwu) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n What is the point of letting Ohtani pitch if he\u2019s only gonna go 5 and then let the bullpen ruin it?! \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23 https:\/\/t.co\/VZ4BBVXmLO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Xanthony Davis (@PretttyFlackooo) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n All for nothing https:\/\/t.co\/Ra2BF8r7uN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 chris (@lakersfan818) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Unfortunately the bullpen ruined his masterclass https:\/\/t.co\/xrSVTFIAkJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Aldo Zanoletti (@ZanolettiA) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Great outing wasted<\/p>\n \u2014 Johnny Gomez (@johnnysfgiants) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Fire Dave Roberts<\/p>\n \u2014 Big Hoss (@FromWhiteCastle) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Dodgers made the move and it ended up backfiring on them. While this is the case, it was still a historic night for Ohtani. On top of his five no-hit innings, he also clubbed his 50th homer of the season. In the processs, he became the first player with 50 homers and 50 strikeouts in the season, per the league.<\/p>\n Shohei Ohtani creates a new 50-50 club!<\/p>\n He’s the first player in MLB history with 50 homers and 50 strikeouts in the same season \ud83d\ude2e pic.twitter.com\/5jIiF3bv7i<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 MLB (@MLB) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n It’s hard to argue against Ohtani’s greatness at this point. It would’ve been great to see Ohtani go the whole way against the Phillies — it could’ve helped the team secure a win potentially in the process — but also arguably not worth changing their strategy up with Ohtani has he builds back up. <\/p>\n Losing the game is a pretty big shock. When Ohtani came out, Justin Wrobleski came in and gave up five earned runs quickly. Edgardo Henriquez followed with another earned run. Eventually, Blake Treinen gave up three of his own to get Philadelphia to its nine.<\/p>\n More MLB: Phillies Need To Offer Reported Price To Kyle Schwarber<\/a><\/p>\n