SPORTS01:26 UTCApr 16 1 min readSource: ESPN MLB
Ohtani on mound but not in lineup against Mets

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Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for his start day Wednesday, the first time in five years that he has pitched but not also hit.
AI Executive Brief
- / Shohei Ohtani pitched but did not bat in the starting lineup for the first time in five years.
- / This decision breaks a long-standing trend of Ohtani's dual role as a pitcher and batter.
- / The change in strategy could affect future game plans and Ohtani's overall performance.
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