Shohei Ohtani lifted for pinch hitter in seventh inning with Dodgers in 1-run game

Shohei Ohtani was removed for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday after feeling discomfort in his right biceps during a swing in the sixth inning. Ohtani had allowed three earned runs over six innings of pitching before the precautionary exit. The incident raises questions about how the Dodgers will manage their two-way star, who is attempting his first full two-way season since 2023.