Shohei Ohtani hits another home run after a game break, making it 6 homers in the last 7 games, and is set to start again on July 31.

In today's game against the Red Sox, Ohtani faced their ace left-hander Garrett Crochet and hit a home run on the third pitch of his first at-bat, sending the ball toward center field for his 38th homer of the season. However, overall, Ohtani went 1 for 4 with 3 strikeouts, with his only hit being that first at-bat home run.

On Thursday, July 31, at 7:10 AM Beijing time, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to start Shohei Ohtani again, marking his 7th start since returning as a pitcher against the Cincinnati Reds, with Nick Martinez as the opponent. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts mentioned that Ohtani's pitching could extend to 4 innings, which is a crucial step towards returning to a full starting rotation. Additionally, Ohtani warmed up at Fenway Park before the game and, after finishing his throwing, casually tossed a ball into the stands, clearing the "Green Monster" home run wall, which is 11.3 meters high. A fan who caught the "Ohtani special" was ecstatic, becoming a highlight of the event.

Roberts stated in a recent interview that the only adjustment Ohtani needs to continue making is to accumulate more pitching innings, as his velocity, control, and breaking ball status are all excellent. In this game, Ohtani has the opportunity to extend his innings to 4 before handing over to a teammate.

The Reds' starting pitcher Martinez has already appeared in 23 games this season, with 21 of those as a starter. He has pitched 121 innings, allowing 119 hits and 64 runs (63 earned), with 86 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.69, holding a record of 9 wins and 9 losses.