The game represented two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani's first appearance on the mound for the Dodgers as he recovers from a shoulder surgery nearly two years ago. Ohtani gave up two hits and a run in just one inning,

Shohei Ohtani's first time on the mound in an MLB game since August 2023 yielded mixed results with one run allowed on two hits, a wild pitch and no strikeouts in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday.

Dodger Stadium was the place to be Monday night as Shohei Ohtani made his long-awaited return to the mound for the home team. Facing their biggest divisional rivals, the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers played in front of a packed crowd of 53,207 fans.