With the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rut heading into Wednesday's game against the Angels, first baseman Freddie Freeman is hoping Ohtani can come to the rescue. It has the potential to be a great day for L.A., with Ohtani starting on the mound in addition to his usual hitting responsibilities.

Ohtani, who hit into a triple play in the sixth inning, had given the Dodgers a 6-5 lead in the ninth with a towering home run down the right-field line off Kenley Jansen. It was Ohtani's 43rd homer of the season, breaking a tie with Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber for the National League lead, and extended his home run streak to four games.