Shohei Ohtani delivered three hits, including a home run, and drove in three runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.
The designated hitter started the scoring with a solo home run off Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo in the first inning.
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He added an RBI single in the fourth and a double in the ninth, finishing 3-for-4 with a walk.
The performance ended a nine-game home run drought after the All-Star break.
Through 102 games this season, Ohtani is batting .
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286 with 23 home runs, 64 RBIs, 67 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 452 plate appearances.
Injury Delays Return to Mound
Despite his offensive production, Ohtani revealed after the game that he has been unable to throw since last week due to a right biceps issue and an existing left knee injury.
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The physical setbacks continue to delay his return to pitching. He last appeared on the mound on July 3.