# Ohtani Struggles, Rams Head to Australia | Los Angeles News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-09-08T11:43:00+00:00
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Shohei Ohtani’s hitting slump continues as he went 0-for-3 with a walk in the Dodgers’ win, and while he’s back in the lineup, he’s not feeling fully himself. The team has accepted he won’t pitch again this season, viewing it as a chance for him to focus solely on hitting and improve for next year. Manager Dave Roberts admits Ohtani hasn’t looked like his usual self at the plate, and removing pitching from his plate was part of the plan to help him regain rhythm. Meanwhile, the Rams are gearing up for their Australia opener, with star Aaron Donald sounding ready but staying coy about whether he’ll actually travel. On the baseball front, the Angels are in a deep slump, dropping 12 of their last 14 games after another loss to the Red Sox. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/633cf3ec54b2dbf7 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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