Shohei Ohtani Disappointed as Dodgers Fall to Blue Jays in Game 4

“I wanted to go seven, and it was regrettable that I wasn’t able to finish that inning.”

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani expressed disappointment over his early exit as a starting pitcher during the Dodgers’ 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of the 2025 World Series on Tuesday.

Ohtani’s Strong Start Sours in the Seventh

After six solid innings, allowing only two earned runs, Ohtani took the mound for the seventh. However, he surrendered a single to Daulton Varsho and a double to Ernie Clement, prompting manager Dave Roberts to pull him from the game.

Ohtani’s Early Exit Sparks Jays’ Rally

The hits to Varsho and Clement sparked a huge rally for the Blue Jays, who plated four runs during the seventh inning, extending their lead to 6-1, a margin the Dodgers couldn’t overcome.

Ohtani’s Final Line and Battered at the Plate

• Final line: Six hits, one walk, four earned runs allowed with six strikeouts over six innings.
• At the plate: 0-for-3 with a walk.

His batting performance was a stark contrast to his 4-for-4 effort with two home runs and three RBI in the Dodgers’ 18-inning victory in Game 3.

Series Tied 2-2 as Focus Shifts to Ohtani’s Hitting

The 31-year-old Ohtani had a great postseason as a pitcher, going 2-1 with a 3.50 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 25 strikeouts over 18 innings. Now, with his pitching duties likely finished, all attention turns to his hitting in Game 5 and beyond.

What’s next for the Dodgers and Ohtani?

The series is now best-of-three, with Game 5 Wednesday night in Los Angeles. A win for the Dodgers will tie the series, while a win for the Blue Jays will put them one victory away from clinching the World Series.