Shohei Ohtani was thrust into the Dodgers’ leadoff spot when Mookie Betts fractured his hand. Ohtani, who had prior leadoff experience from his time with the Angels, has made an instant impact atop L.A.’s lineup.
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Ohtani led off for the Dodgers in each of their four games this week against the Colorado Rockies. Ohtani went 8-for-18 (.444) with two home runs, three doubles, and seven runs batted in. He also scored six runs.
Shohei Ohtani's stats as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter since Mookie Betts' injury:
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