Shohei Ohtani Faces Former Team, Achieves 200th Career MLB Double
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit his 200th career MLB double while playing against his former team, the Los Angeles Angels. The Dodgers won the game 6-0, extending their winning streak to three games.
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(Central News Agency Ana-heim, May 15, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Japanese two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Los Angeles Dodgers, playing as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter today in an away game against his former team, the Los Angeles Angels, hit his 200th career MLB double in the top of the 5th inning.
Japanese media "Yomiuri Shimbun" and "Daily Sports" reported that the Dodgers and Angels began a three-game series at the Angels' home stadium today.
These two Los Angeles powerhouses are connected by a freeway, hence their rivalry is known as the Freeway Series. The first game's 44,887 tickets were sold out, drawing high attention from local fans.
Ohtani chose to play for the Los Angeles Angels for six years after transitioning from Japanese professional baseball to MLB in 2018, before joining the Dodgers in 2024. During player introductions today, loud cheers and applause filled the stadium.
Ohtani focused on pitching on May 13th and did not bat, and on May 14th, he did not start for the first time this season. Therefore, today was his first time batting in two games, and he hit a deep double.
In the top of the 5th inning, Ohtani, as the first batter, targeted a low-and-inside 94.9 mph (approximately 152.7 km/h) sinker, sending the ball close to the left field stands.
According to MLB's official website statistics, this hit marked Ohtani's 200th double since he began playing in MLB in 2018.
Ohtani finished the game with 1 hit in 4 at-bats and 1 walk.
The Dodgers ultimately won 6-0, securing their third consecutive victory. (Compiled by Yang Wei-ching) 1150516
(Central News Agency Ana-heim, May 15, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Japanese two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Los Angeles Dodgers, playing as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter today in an away game against his former team, the Los Angeles Angels, hit his 200th career MLB double in the top of the 5th inning.
Japanese media "Yomiuri Shimbun" and "Daily Sports" reported that the Dodgers and Angels began a three-game series at the Angels' home stadium today.
These two Los Angeles powerhouses are connected by a freeway, hence their rivalry is known as the Freeway Series. The first game's 44,887 tickets were sold out, drawing high attention from local fans.
Ohtani chose to play for the Los Angeles Angels for six years after transitioning from Japanese professional baseball to MLB in 2018, before joining the Dodgers in 2024. During player introductions today, loud cheers and applause filled the stadium.
Ohtani focused on pitching on May 13th and did not bat, and on May 14th, he did not start for the first time this season. Therefore, today was his first time batting in two games, and he hit a deep double.
In the top of the 5th inning, Ohtani, as the first batter, targeted a low-and-inside 94.9 mph (approximately 152.7 km/h) sinker, sending the ball close to the left field stands.
According to MLB's official website statistics, this hit marked Ohtani's 200th double since he began playing in MLB in 2018.
Ohtani finished the game with 1 hit in 4 at-bats and 1 walk.
The Dodgers ultimately won 6-0, securing their third consecutive victory. (Compiled by Yang Wei-ching) 1150516