Dodgers' Ohtani exits World Series Game 2 with injury

LOS ANGELES – Shohei Ohtani suffered a left shoulder injury when he slid into second base during a steal attempt in the seventh inning of a 4-2 World Series Game 2 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday night.

After the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani suffered a subluxation – defined as a mild dislocation – of the shoulder and would undergo further testing on Sunday.

Roberts added that Ohtani's strength and range of motion were good and that the team was “encouraged.”

The injury was a blight on a win that gave the Dodgers a 2-0 lead. Game 3 takes place on Monday in New York.

Ohtani, who hasn't missed a game this season due to injury, slid past the sack, then was slow to get back up, rolling on the floor and grabbing his left arm.

Eventually he was helped to his feet and walked to the dugout while Dodgers assistant athletic trainer Yosuke Nakajima held the superstar's arm. They disappeared into the clubhouse.

Ohtani, who posted the first 50/50 season in history this season and is expected to win his third MVP next month, is slashing .260/.403/.460 with three home runs but no stolen bases in 13 postseason games away.

When he left, the Dodgers were leading 4-1. New York rallied in the ninth inning, scoring a run before leaving the bases energized.