Shohei Ohtani Throws 2 Innings For Dodgers In 1st Career Start On Birthday
Briefly

Ohtani's fourth pitching start for the Dodgers occurred against the Houston Astros on his 31st birthday. Fans celebrated by chanting 'happy birthday' as he warmed up. He targeted throwing two innings and completed this goal as he struck out the side in the second inning, hitting a fastball of 100.9 mph. He concluded with 31 pitches, meeting expectations, while his batting turned notable with a groundout in his first at-bat, marking a change from previous games where he struck out in similar situations.
Ohtani made his fourth start of the season as a pitcher against the Houston Astros, coinciding with his 31st birthday, where fans celebrated with 'happy birthday' cheers.
Ohtani was expected to pitch two innings, totaling no more than 40 pitches, following his previous scoreless inning against the Kansas City Royals.
Ohtani struck out the first two batters in the second inning, achieving a fastball speed of 100.9 mph, and struck out the side ultimately.
His outing ended after 31 pitches, aligning with the Dodgers' expectations.
Read at Dodger Blue
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