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First MLB Start On Sunday, April 1, 2018, Ohtani was tabbed for his first career start, taking the mound against the Oakland Athletics. The first inning went smoothly as he retired all three batters in order while striking out two. However, there was some concern that his first start could come to an early end after Ohtani gave up a loud three-run homer in the second, leaving the Angels trailing 3-2. However, he returned for the third inning and appeared to settle down. Ohtani pitched six complete innings in his first start, striking out a total of six batters while only walking one. He only allowed three hits, one of which was that three-run shot in the second. He also registered at least 100 mph on the radar gun twice, once in the first inning and once in the second. So, if folks

weren’t sure the reports from Japan that he could throw in the triple digits were true, they were sure now.

Ohtani strikes out six to earn his first career win in his first career start.

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Shohei Ohtani