Can Ohtani reclaim top active scoreless streak today?
The question on everyone's mind as the Dodgers face the Blue Jays in a crucial series is whether Shohei Ohtani can extend his remarkable on-base streak and reclaim the top spot in the MLB's active scoreless innings streak. With the Dodgers aiming to sweep the Blue Jays and the potential for a rematch of the 2025 World Series, Ohtani's performance takes on even greater significance.
Ohtani's current on-base streak is an impressive 42 games, and he added to it with a third-inning RBI single in the Dodgers' 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday. But it's his pitching that has everyone buzzing. Ohtani's active regular-season scoreless pitching streak stands at 22 2/3 innings, dating back to August 27, 2025. While this is an impressive feat, it's not the longest in baseball history. That honor belongs to Mason Miller, who has thrown 25 2/3 scoreless innings to start the 2026 season.
Ohtani's pitching prowess was on full display in his first outing of the year against the Guardians on March 31, where he threw six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit. However, the Blue Jays had a different story when they faced Ohtani in the Fall Classic, pounding him for seven runs, 11 hits, and two home runs in 8 1/3 innings. This contrast highlights the challenge Ohtani faces in maintaining his streak against a potent Blue Jays lineup.
The Blue Jays will counter with Dylan Cease, who has had an excellent start to the season, allowing just three earned runs in 9 2/3 innings and striking out 18 batters. The Dodgers, however, have been a force to be reckoned with, stifling the Blue Jays in the first two games of the series, allowing only three runs in 18 innings. This defensive prowess, combined with Ohtani's pitching talent, makes for an intriguing match-up.
As Ohtani takes the mound for the second time this season against the Blue Jays in Toronto, the pressure is on. Can he reclaim the top spot in the scoreless innings streak? Will his on-base streak continue to grow? The answers to these questions will shape the narrative of this series and potentially impact the Dodgers' playoff hopes. The baseball world is watching, and Ohtani's performance will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion for years to come.
