Summary
Shohei Ohtani made his first spring training start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching against the San Francisco Giants. Ohtani, recovering from Tommy John surgery, did not allow any runs and showed strong pitching skills. His return strengthens the Dodgers' pitching lineup for the upcoming season.
Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani pitched 4 1/3 innings against the San Francisco Giants without allowing a run.
- Ohtani threw a total of 61 pitches in his first game of the spring season.
- His fastball reached speeds of up to 99.9 mph.
- Ohtani had Tommy John surgery late in 2023 and did not pitch in 2024.
- He made his comeback in the second half of last season and performed well in the National League Championship Series.
- Dodgers' pitcher Blake Snell will miss the opening day due to a shoulder injury.
- A full season with Ohtani's pitching is expected to boost the Dodgers' chances of defending their World Series titles.
- The Dodgers' rotation faced many injuries last season, making Ohtani's healthy return significant.
