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Ohtani leaves game against Padres with biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game
By Beth Harris, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 4, 2026
· 3 min read
Shohei Ohtani left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning with a right biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game after the Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted his schedule.The two-way superstar was hitless in three at-bats before being lifted as a precaut...
Key takeaway He struck out nine and threw a season-high 110 pitches before Los Angeles rallied for a 4-3 victory.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio baseball fans who were looking forward to seeing Shohei Ohtani pitch in the All-Star Game may be disappointed by the news of his biceps issue. As the city's own baseball enthusiasts know, the All-Star Game is a major event that brings together top talent from around the league, and Ohtani's participation would have been a significant draw. With the Dodgers adjusting his schedule to manage his workload, it's likely that Ohtani will focus on his role as the NL designated hitter instead. This development may also impact the overall lineup for the National League team, which will be managed by Dave Roberts in Philadelphia. For local fans who follow the sport closely, the question now is whether Ohtani's injury will have a lasting impact on his performance for the rest of the season, and how it will affect the Dodgers' chances in the competitive league standings.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Shohei Ohtani left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning with a right biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game after the Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted his schedule.The two-way superstar was hitless in three at-bats before being lifted as a precaut...
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