Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns with a bang after day off
Key takeaways
- CHICAGO — Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box at Rate Field for the first time this series on Saturday, greeted by a smattering of boos from Chicago White Sox fans.
- He took his first swing at the second pitch of the game.
- Ohtani returned to the lineup for the Dodgers’ 7-1 win against the White Sox, after exiting the Dodgers’ game Thursday at Pittsburgh and missing Friday‘s game because of inflammation in his left knee.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring in the sixth inning of a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. He homered in his first at-bat. (Zoe Davis / Getty Images) By Maddie Lee Staff Writer June 13, 2026 5:30 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
CHICAGO — Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box at Rate Field for the first time this series on Saturday, greeted by a smattering of boos from Chicago White Sox fans.
He took his first swing at the second pitch of the game. And he sent it into the right-field stands. A no-doubt homer, proclaiming that his availability no longer was in doubt.