In a dramatic showdown at Coors Field, Los Angeles Dodgers sensation Shohei Ohtani faced a tough test against the Colorado Rockies, marking a disappointing chapter in his pitching career.

Ohtani's night took a turn for the worse when he was hit by a scorching 93-mph line drive off the bat of Orlando Arcia. The impact struck him on the leg, causing him to grimace in pain as he hobbled in pursuit of the loose ball, ultimately allowing a runner to score.

Despite the setback, Ohtani pushed through, completing four innings but surrendering five earned runs and nine hits, tying a career high. The Dodgers fell to the Rockies 8-3, putting a damper on what was expected to be a more dominant performance.

Manager Dave Roberts shared a sigh of relief post-game, noting that while the impact was concerning, Ohtani’s thigh absorbed the blow, sparing his knee any serious injury. "If it had been his kneecap, it would have been a different story," he explained.

Through a translator, Ohtani expressed his relief at avoiding a severe injury, stating, "I think we avoided the worst-case scenario. I'm focusing on treatment now." The dual-threat star, making his 10th start of the season after elbow surgery, was unhappy with his outing, lamenting, "I put the team in a bad spot."

Despite getting hit, Ohtani still managed to draw a walk in his next at-bat, finishing the game with a double and a walk, extending his on-base streak to an impressive 18 games.

Looking ahead, Roberts expressed confidence that Ohtani would be ready to take the mound again on Friday against the San Diego Padres, even as he was originally scheduled to rest for the series finale against the Rockies.

With a batting average of .284 and 44 home runs this season, Ohtani remains a formidable force, just a home run shy of the National League lead.

As the Dodgers continue their campaign, fans will be keeping a close watch to see how quickly Ohtani bounces back from this challenging game.