Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a forgettable outing in his first career pitching start against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.Ohtani left Wednesday’s game after giving up five earned runs and nine hits in four innings and getting hit in the leg by a comeback line drive.

Colorado ripped Ohtani for five consecutive hits in the fifth. Rookie Warming Bernabel — who’s hitting .311 since becoming the starting first baseman — doubled home a run, Arcia’s liner off Ohtani scored Mickey Moniak from third, and Tyler Freeman’s single scored Arcia to put the Rockies ahead 5-0.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that superstar Shohei Ohtani will not play in Thursday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies. Thursda

After a rough outing against the Rockies that say him nailed by a comebacker, Dave Roberts updated Dodgers fans on Shohei Ohtani's status.

Shohei Ohtani has never pitched out of the bullpen in his MLB career, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are keeping the option open for the postseason.

Ohtani is still earning the majority of his money at the plate, as he entered Wednesday’s bout with the Colorado Rockies slashing .284/.392/.623 with 44 homers and 83 RBI over 124 games. Meanwhile, the 31-year-old also had a 3.47 ERA in just nine starts.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was hit in the leg by a 93.7 mph comebacker line drive in the bottom of the fourth inning of Wednesday's game aga

The return of Shohei Ohtani to two-way superstardom hasn't left any doubt: Pitcher Ohtani is as nasty as ever … if not nastier. He's struck out 15 batters in 8 1/3 innings over his two most recent outings on the mound,

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start for the Dodgers on Wednesday. However, with a day game on Thursday, there is already a decision on his playing status.

Los Angeles fan goes viral at Coors Field for wearing a split Angels/Dodgers Shohei Ohtani jersey, sparking Freeway Series vibes.