Shohei Ohtani takes the mound Sunday for his second pitching appearance this season when the Dodgers host the Nationals in their series finale at Dodger Stadium.
The three-time MVP returned to pitching on June 16 against the Padres after missing nearly a year. That debut didn’t go as planned – he allowed two hits and a run in just one inning. But that’s behind him now.
Ohtani gets another shot Sunday afternoon against Washington’s Mike Soroka. It’s a chance for fans to see the world’s best player do what makes him special – pitch and hit at the highest level.
The Dodgers are still the reigning World Series champs, though Washington took two of three when these teams met back in April. That series feels like ancient history now. LA’s got one of baseball’s best records while the Nationals have struggled mightily.
Washington finally broke an 11-game losing streak Thursday night against Colorado. Taking a series from the Dodgers won’t be easy, but stranger things have happened in baseball.
Game Details & Tickets
First pitch is Sunday, June 22 at 4:10 p.m. ET (1:10 p.m. PT) at Dodger Stadium.
Tickets start at around $60 for upper-level seats. Outfield pavilion seats run at least $75. If you want dugout club access behind home plate, you’re looking at $550.
Here’s the full series schedule:
| Date | Time (PT) | Tickets |
| Fri., June 20 | 7:10 p.m. | Buy now |
| Sat., June 21 | 7:10 p.m. | Buy now |
| Sun., June 22 | 1:10 p.m. | Buy now |
You can check out StubHub for the full range of seating options and current pricing.
What to Expect
Ohtani’s first outing back wasn’t pretty, but that’s not unexpected after such a long layoff. The rust should start coming off Sunday. Even if he only pitches an inning or two, you’re watching history – a player who can dominate both as a hitter and pitcher at baseball’s highest level.
For the Nationals, this is about building momentum after snapping that brutal losing streak. Soroka’s had a solid season for Washington, and going toe-to-toe with Ohtani could be exactly the kind of statement game that turns things around.
The Dodgers know they’re the team to beat, but baseball’s funny that way – any team can get hot for a weekend. Sunday’s afternoon game should give us a better sense of where both clubs stand heading into the summer stretch.
