Ohtani commanded the mound and the lineup, striking out nine over five innings while unveiling a curveball he’d been holding back. His new pitch helped limit Cincinnati to a single run and kept the Dodgers in control, while Teoscar Hernández, Michael Conforto, and the surprisingly productive pages in Andy Pages and Dalton Rushing supplied the offense. LA nudged ahead, threatening a sweep of the Reds and signaling Ohtani’s continued two-way value as a focal Dodgers weapon.

With five different contributors chipping in, including a late insurance blast from Conforto, the Dodgers showcased a balanced attack that should keep fantasy managers watching LA’s lineup as August unfolds. The combination of Ohtani’s evolving repertoire and a Saturday supporting cast hints at a broader role for him in both departments, strengthening his fantasy ceiling in all formats.