Baseball

Ohtani Takes the Mound as Dodgers Face Diamondbacks on June 3

by
Richard Hayes
June 2, 2026

Shohei Ohtani is set to take the mound for the Dodgers on Wednesday night as they clash with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix. This marks Ohtani’s 10th pitching start of the season, and he brings with him a strong track record from his previous outings at this venue.

Last September 23, Ohtani delivered a masterful performance at Chase Field, throwing six scoreless innings while striking out eight. That start was part of a remarkable stretch where he has pitched at least six innings in 12 of his last 13 starts on regular rest, with the only exception being Game 7 of the World Series, where he had just three days of rest. Ohtani also faced the Diamondbacks during his time with the Angels, where he allowed two runs over five innings while striking out eight on June 11, 2021.

On the other side, the Diamondbacks will counter with Zac Gallen, their opening day starter. Gallen’s season has been a rollercoaster, beginning with a loss on March 26 at Dodger Stadium where he allowed four runs in just four innings. He rebounded in April with a solid 2.19 ERA and 4.14 xERA, but struggled in May, posting a 7.04 ERA and 5.40 xERA. This matchup will be Gallen’s first start of June, and he will be eager to turn his fortunes around against a formidable Dodgers lineup.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

Richard Hayes

Richard Hayes is the go-to writer for all things soccer at 21Sports.com. His international perspective and in-depth knowledge of the game have made him a trusted voice in the industry. Richard’s experience covering major leagues around the world allows him to offer unique insights that resonate with both casual fans and die-hard enthusiasts. When not covering matches, Richard enjoys coaching youth soccer in his community.