The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered the greatest nightmare during Game 2 of the World Series when starman Shohei Ohtani exited the showdown with an apparent injury.
The two-way star, who signed a 10-year, $700 million contract in the offseason, was slow to get to his feet after he attempted to steal second base during the bottom of the seventh inning.
The Dodgers medical staff rushed onto the diamond where the Japanese star still lay near second base to tend to him.
Ohtani eventually got to his feet and appeared to be clutching his left arm as he was led off the field.
The 30-year-old walked toward the dugout with Dodgers assistant athletic trainer Yosuke Nakajima cradling his arm, before they disappeared into the clubhouse.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani exited Game 2 of the World Series with a nightmare injury
The Japanese player was slow to get to his feet after he attempted to steal second base
The Fox broadcast later reported that it appeared Ohtani had suffered an injury to his left shoulder or wrist.
With the Dodgers leading the Yankees 4-1 in the bottom of the seventh, Ohtani took off from first base in a steal attempt.
He was ultimately thrown out by Yankees catcher Austin Wells, which ended the inning, but not before he awkwardly slid into second.
As players began to clear the field in preparation of the eighth inning, Ohtani remained on the ground clutching his left arm before signaling for assistance.
An eerie silence fell over Dodger Stadium as Los Angeles fans were stunned into silence at the horror. Spectators were seen with their hands covering their faces.
Ohtani took off from first base in a steal attempt before being thrown out by Austin Wells
The two-way star was slow to get up before he signaled for assistance from Dodgers dugout
The Dodgers hold a 1-0 series lead over their old foes after Freddie Freeman blasted them in front with a walkoff grand slam in a dramatic opening thriller Friday night.
If Los Angeles manages to see out a second win Saturday, it would leave them just two games away from World Series glory as they head to the Bronx for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Tuesday.
However, the loss of their talisman comes as a huge blow as the extent of Ohtani’s injury and a potential absence remain unclear.
Ohtani, who produced the first 50/50 season in history this season, is slashing .260/.403/.460 with three home runs but no stolen bases in 13 postseason games.
More to follow.