Shohei Ohtani Set to Pitch in High-Stakes Game 7 Showdown
So, it’s all come down to this — one final game to decide the World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers have forced a thrilling Game 7 after a gritty 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6, and all eyes are now on who’s taking the mound for the ultimate showdown. Reports are pointing toward none other than Shohei Ohtani — yes, the two-way superstar himself — as the man who could start the most important game of the season.
After the Dodgers’ win on Friday night, manager Dave Roberts hinted that everyone was available to pitch, but he didn’t officially name a starter. Still, sources and postgame discussions have made it pretty clear that Ohtani is the likely choice. He’s on short rest, just three days since his last start in Game 4 — a game where he allowed four runs over six-plus innings and took the loss. But with the championship on the line, the Dodgers appear ready to bet on their ace once more.
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Now, here’s why Ohtani starting makes perfect sense. According to MLB rules, if Ohtani starts the game as both pitcher and designated hitter, he can stay in the batting lineup even after he’s done pitching. But if he were to come in as a reliever, the team would lose the designated hitter spot once he left the mound. In other words, starting Ohtani not only gives the Dodgers their best chance early but also keeps his bat in play — a huge strategic advantage.
Tyler Glasnow, who got the save in Game 6 with just three pitches, could follow Ohtani to handle the middle innings. Glasnow himself said he’s ready to go again, and with Blake Snell also likely available, Los Angeles seems stacked with pitching options for this winner-take-all game. Roki Sasaki, who threw 33 pitches last night, might still see some action too.
But let’s be honest — the spotlight will be on Ohtani. This is his chance to not only pitch the Dodgers to another title but also make history by leading the team to back-to-back championships — something no MLB team has done since the Yankees’ three-peat from 1998 to 2000.
It’s a risky move, of course. Ohtani’s been carefully managed all season following his second major elbow surgery, and pitching on short rest isn’t exactly routine for him. But as Roberts said, in Game 7, you trust your players and do whatever it takes to win.
So here we are: Ohtani versus Max Scherzer. Two generational talents. One final game. One championship on the line. The first World Series Game 7 since 2019 promises everything — pressure, legacy, and possibly a moment baseball fans will be talking about for years to come.
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