Ohtani's World Series pitching debut ends in defeat as Blue Jays even series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays. Picture: Frank Gunn/AP

Shohei Ohtani’s long-awaited World Series pitching debut ended in disappointment on Tuesday as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to level the Fall Classic at two games apiece, one night after their record-tying marathon in Game Three.

A day after reaching base nine times in an 18-inning epic that tied the longest World Series game ever, Ohtani lasted six innings on the mound, striking out six and allowing six hits, including the game's only home run.