Dodgers Rushing must adapt; Ohtani irreplaceable

Shohei Ohtani has struggled with his pitching since his regular catcher, Will Smith, was injured, leading to issues with his current backup, Dalton Rushing. During a recent game, Ohtani became visibly frustrated with Rushing’s inexperience and miscommunications, resulting in mistakes such as a passed ball and a pitch cross-up that allowed runs. Despite these challenges, Ohtani pitched effectively in the later innings after taking control of his pitches, indicating he prefers to call his own game when possible. Rushing acknowledged his shortcomings and expressed a desire to improve, but the situation highlights ongoing difficulties in Ohtani's catching situation affecting his performance.

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