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Ohtani's Homer and Six No-Hit Innings Dominate
28 May
Summary
- Ohtani hit a lead-off homer and pitched six no-hit innings.
- This marked the first MLB start between friends Ohtani and Sugano.
- The Rockies broke the no-hit bid in the eighth inning.
Shohei Ohtani and Tomoyuki Sugano, old friends and pitchers from Japan, faced off as MLB starting pitchers for the first time on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. Ohtani set the tone early, hitting a lead-off home run off Sugano in the first inning. This marked Ohtani's second consecutive start with a home run.
Ohtani continued his stellar pitching performance, completing six no-hit innings without allowing an earned run. He has now yielded only one earned run in his past nine starts. Sugano, pitching for the Colorado Rockies, surrendered three earned runs over 4.2 innings, resulting in a 4-1 loss and a series sweep for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
This international pitching showcase was a rare event, generating excitement among fans in Japan. Despite a scare from being hit by a pitch the previous day, Ohtani remained on track for his start. The Rockies eventually broke the no-hit bid with a single in the eighth inning off Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott, disappointing viewers watching from Japan.
