Shohei Ohtani delivered a six‑inning, eight‑strikeout effort as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Minnesota Twins 4‑3 at Target Field on Wednesday. He added an RBI single in the third inning that sparked a three‑run surge, giving the Dodgers the lead for good. A miscommunication with rookie catcher Dalton Rushing allowed a passed ball that let the Twins briefly pull ahead.

Roberts noted the pair were “out of sync early,” and both appeared frustrated. Ohtani’s season line shows 11 quality starts in 13 outings, yet his ERA has risen from 0.74 with All‑Star catcher Will Smith to 4.34 with Rushing behind the plate. The 2022 second‑round pick is shouldering primary duties while Smith recovers from neck inflammation. Roberts hopes the chemistry improves quickly.

After the game, Ohtani stressed the need for better communication, saying he had to take over pitch‑calling to steady the night. His recent road streak includes reaching base in 23 straight games with a .381 average and 24 RBIs, reinforcing his dual impact. The win keeps the Dodgers firmly atop the NL West as they chase a postseason berth this season.