Ohtani dazzles with a hitless first inning, then crushes a leadoff homer for the Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani showcased his talent by pitching a hitless first inning and then hitting a leadoff home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marked his 28th career leadoff homer and fourth of the season. The Dodgers took an early lead against the Colorado Rockies with Ohtani's impressive performance.
- ▪Ohtani hit a 424-foot homer on a 1-1 pitch from Tomoyuki Sugano.
- ▪Freddie Freeman also hit a home run shortly after Ohtani's, contributing to the Dodgers' 2-0 lead.
- ▪Ohtani had recently been hit by a pitch on his right hand but returned to perform well in this game.
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