Ohtani exits Game 2 with injury on slide attempt

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani appeared to suffer an injury to his left shoulder while sliding into second base on a steal attempt in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Saturday night.

Ohtani, who did not miss any games because of injury this season, slid past the bag, then was slow to get up, rolling on the ground while grabbing his left arm.

Ohtani was finally helped to his feet and walked toward the dugout with Dodgers assistant athletic trainer Yosuke Nakajima holding the superstar’s arm, disappearing into the clubhouse.

Ohtani, who produced 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.

The Dodgers led by a 4-1 score when he exited.