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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scratched from mound start vs. Pirates due to illness, but will still DH
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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. - photo by AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched Shohei Ohtani from his scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday as a precaution after the superstar complained of not feeling well. While Ohtani will still lead off and serve as the designated hitter, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts thought asking Ohtani to make his 12th pitching start of the season would be asking for a little too much. Emmett Sheehan (5-2, 3.56 ERA) will start instead for Los Angeles.