Dodgers' early homestand shows Ohtani searching for form and an uneven offense

The Dodgers are 4-2 to start the season, and several top hitters, including Shohei Ohtani, have begun the year with limited offensive production.

The Dodgers finished their first homestand 4-2 while conversations about the club's offense continued. Several established hitters began the season slowly at the plate. Shohei Ohtani spent extra time in the batting cage working on feel after a quiet start. Manager Dave Roberts and the hitting staff have discussed how to get the lineup going. Key observations: - The Dodgers are 4-2 through six games. - Shohei Ohtani has drawn walks but is hitting .167 and worked extensively in pregame batting practice to find a swing feel. - In a recent loss the top five hitters went 1-for-18, and the team struck out 29 times while walking six over a three-game span against Cleveland. - Max Muncy remains the primary third baseman with occasional days off against left-handed starters and hit a home run against Kolby Allard. - Alex Freeland made a noticeable swing adjustment in the cage and hit a home run in his first start of the year. Summary: The homestand highlighted uneven offensive results and individual adjustments from several players. Undetermined at this time.