Shohei Ohtani takes the mound for the Dodgers vs. the Padres at Chavez Ravine post-mega deal. Anticipate an exciting matchup on Monday night!

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off an exciting victory against the San Diego Padres on Monday that welcomed Shohei Ohtani back to the mound after 22 months away, and marked his pitching debut in a Dodgers uniform. More news: Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Has 2-Word Message Following Return to Pitching

Monday night at Petco Park will bring a rematch of the sport's defending champions and the challenger that came closest to ousting them.

The Los Angeles Dodgers play against the San Diego Padres in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Ohtani has been recovering from elbow surgery he had in the fall of 2023. The two-way superstar faced the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. As expected, he did not pitch deep into the game. Ohtani pitched just the first inning, throwing 28 pitches, 16 of them strikes.

The Dodgers vs. Padres Game 2 is all set to get underway. Here’s all the information about the action-packed game.

Shohei Ohtani allowed an early run in his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but quickly made up for it with two clutch hits and a pair of RBIs in a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.

It will be another night of full energy when the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers clash again Tuesday as the National League West rivals continue a run of seven games against each other in 11 days.