Roberts: Ohtani to pitch, likely hit in next start

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Shohei Ohtani will start on the mound Tuesday in Houston. The manager is leaning toward having Ohtani also hit in the lineup, a decision that has been debated throughout the season.

Ohtani recently delivered a dominant pitching performance against the Mets, striking out 10 batters in six innings while not appearing in the lineup as a hitter. His 22 swing and misses were a career high with the Dodgers. The team is still determining the best approach for Ohtani on days he starts on the mound. rocore.sbs