{
  "id": 6230527,
  "title": "Ohtani returns to lineup as Dodgers dump Reds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/ohtani-returns-to-lineup-as-dodgers-dump-reds",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T04:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/09/08/baseball/mlb/ohtani-returns-dodgers-reds/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, with Shohei Ohtani returning to the lineup. Starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan (5-8) struck out 10 batters in 5⅔ innings, giving up only one run. Teoscar Hernandez (13-for-29) led the charge with a three-run homer, followed by a solo shot from Elly De La Cruz, who broke the tie in the first inning. Chase Burns (3-4) pitched a perfect ninth inning, earning his first save of the season for the Reds. Despite the loss, Cincinnati finished the series at 69-75, while Los Angeles extended its winning streak to five games.",
  "summary": "Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup as designated hitter after a four-day break due to left knee, right biceps, and neck discomfort. According to the Japan Times, Ohtani went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in his return.\n\nThe Dodgers were hosting the Cincinnati Reds, who are currently in last place with a record five games underwater. Reds closer Emilio Pagán noted that it's been a long season for his team, but they are still playing hard to create momentum, as per Yahoo Sports.\n\nOhtani had been out of the lineup for four games due to his injuries, but was back in action on Monday night, as reported by the Winnipeg Free Press.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Shohei Ohtani out of lineup again but Dodgers optimistic about Monday return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/shohei-ohtani-out-of-lineup-again-but-dodgers-optimistic-about-monday-6080462",
        "published": "2026-09-07T01:24:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Shohei Ohtani out of lineup again but Dodgers optimistic about Monday return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/shohei-ohtani-out-of-lineup-again-but-dodgers-optimistic-about-monday",
        "published": "2026-09-07T01:25:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}