Shohei Ohtani allowed an early run in his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but quickly made up for it with two clutch hits and a pair of RBIs in a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

Shohei Ohtani pitched an inning for the first time in nearly two years and drove in two runs out of the leadoff spot as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 6-3 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Monday in the opener of a four-game series.

It wasn't a perfect return to the mound for Shohei Ohtani, but the Dodgers feel good about what it meant for the two-way star.

After the Padres game, Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers in 2023, said that he expects to see a gradual increase in his pitching usage going forward, as noted by Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.

Shohei Ohtani showcased his dual talent in the Dodgers' 6-3 victory over the Padres. Ohtani pitched one inning, hitting 100.2 mph, and contributed two RBIs at the plate. Key hits from Muncy and Smith propelled the Dodgers' offense,

The Los Angeles Dodgers play against the San Diego Padres in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

While Tuesday lacks the spectacle of having Shohei Ohtani pitching, we'll have to settle for him merely hitting in the Dodgers' second game of this four-game series against the Padres at Dodger Stadium.