Shohei Ohtani Impresses MLB Fans With 2 Strikeouts in 2nd Dodgers Pitching Start

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound and turning heads, recording back-to-back strikeouts in his second start.

In the first inning of Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals, Ohtani fired 18 pitches—12 for strikes—striking out two and allowing no hits. The only baserunner reached on a fielding error by Mookie Betts.

Fans praised the three-time MVP in his second appearance on the mound for the Dodgers:

The 30-year-old made his season pitching debut in the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday, June 16, following an extensive recovery from elbow and shoulder surgeries.

In his return to the mound, he tossed one inning, giving up two hits—including a solo homer—while allowing one earned run.

Despite the limited action on the mound, the two-way superstar has been a force at the plate, slashing .288 with 25 home runs and 44 RBIs.