Before hitting the hardest home run of his MLB career, the Dodgers slugger had to first lay off a pitch that just missed the plate. Ohtani demonstrated exceptional discipline by not swinging at a baited pitch, showcasing his strategic approach to hitting.
On the very next pitch, Barnes served one up, hanging a center-cut splitter that Ohtani destroyed with a thumping, thunderous upper-cut swing, sending a scorching line drive into the second deck of Nationals Park. The home run had an exit velocity of 118.7 mph, setting a new record for Ohtani and the current MLB season.
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