Dodgers capitalize on another Shohei Ohtani pitching gem to sweep the Twins

MINNEAPOLIS – Shohei Ohtani was not pleased, and his displeasure was obvious.In his body language when he gave up a hit.In the way he violently slapped the top of his head to challenge a call.So after a second inning in which Ohtani was charged with three runs, he made a change.

He started calling his own pitches using the PitchCom device on his left arm.Ohtani didn’t give up another run over the next four innings, sending the Dodgers on their way to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night at Target Field.In the second inning in question, he didn’t appear to be on the same page of Dalton Rushing, who has become the team’s primary catcher with Will Smith on the injured list with neck problems.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story The Twins’ first run of the inning scored on a passed ball.The run was unearned.Later in that at-bat against Ryan Kreidler, Ohtani gestured for Rushing to challenge a ball call in the second, but Rushing shook his head no.

The call was nonetheless challenged — and was overturned.Ohtani also wanted Rushing to challenge a ball call in the first inning, but Rushing refused to do so.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!Only two Twins hitters reached base against Ohtani after the second inning.

From the third inning on, he struck out six of the 14 batters he faced.Taken out of the game after six innings, Ohtani finished the game with eight strikeouts.

His record improved to 8-2.He threw his fastball at an average velocity of 99.8 mph...