Shohei Ohtani had another efficient start on Saturday as he logged two scoreless innings in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros. The two-way star faced the minimum in the first inning after inducing a ground-ball double play to erase a leadoff single.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared an update after two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound on his 31st birthday. Ohtani delivered two scoreless innings against the Astros in Game 2. It was his fourth career start this season since coming off Tommy John surgery full-time in 2023.

Announcers: Lane Grindle and Josh Maurer will call the games on the Brewers Radio Network. Yes, the Brewers broadcast is available on Channel 180 on July 7, Channel 182 on July 8 and Channel 177 on July 9. The Dodgers broadcast is available on the Sirius XM app.

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Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto surrendered five runs in the first inning, struggling through his worst MLB game during a loss to the Brewers.

Facing the Brewers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto couldn't stop the bleeding for the Dodgers, who are coming off a sweep and dealing with injuries.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were unable to get back on track, losing the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, 9-1, just one day after being swept by the Houston Astros.