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Dodgers' Ohtani exits early with knee inflammation...
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- PITTSBURGH -- Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night's 8-6 win at Pittsburgh because of left knee inflammation.
- Manager Dave Roberts said his level of concern with Ohtani is "not high" and that he could return to the lineup on Friday against the Chicago White Sox.
- The reigning National League MVP hit his 13th homer of the season, a solo shot, in the third inning.
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PITTSBURGH -- Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night's 8-6 win at Pittsburgh because of left knee inflammation.
Manager Dave Roberts said his level of concern with Ohtani is "not high" and that he could return to the lineup on Friday against the Chicago White Sox.
The reigning National League MVP hit his 13th homer of the season, a solo shot, in the third inning. He also had a single and walked twice, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances.
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