US EditionOhtani Pitches Into 5th Inning and Triples, but O’Hoppe Spurs Angels Past Dodgers 6-5 for Sweep
Shohei Ohtani became the first starting pitcher since 1900 to hit a leadoff triple, showcasing his rare dual pitching and hitting skills in Major League Baseball.
- At Angel Stadium during the Freeway Series finale on Wednesday, Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff triple, the first since the dawn of the modern era in 1900.
- The start followed his return from a second Tommy John procedure, marking his first full-length outing at Angel Stadium as a visitor this year.
- In his pitching line, Ohtani yielded four runs on five hits over 4 1/3 innings while striking out seven batters, including Mike Trout twice.
- His triple sparked a three-run first inning with Mookie Betts' RBI single and Will Smith's homer, setting the tone early in the game.
- In a league where specialization has become the norm, Ohtani challenges MLB’s traditional roles and sparks discussions about the future of two-way players.
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