Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Ohtani will start Sunday against the Nationals in the finale of a three-game series against Washington. The start will be Ohtani's second as a pitcher since his return to the mound Monday following a lengthy pitching layoff.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will next pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. The two-way superstar made his mound debut for the Dodgers on Monday against the San Diego Padres, throwing one inning and allowing one run and two hits. He also batted leadoff as the designated hitter and had two hits.