Shohei Ohtani had multiple hits, including a bullet double over 109 mph! On the other hand, he was anxious as he writhed in agony when a foul tip hit him directly.

Last Updated on 08/21/2022 by てんしょく飯

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels started the game against the Detroit Tigers on August 20 at a hostile venue, batting first and second in the DH position. He went 4 for 4 with 2 hits (2 strikeouts). However, the team lost a close game, 3-4.

“Ugh! and a look of anguish on his face.

The Angels took the lead in this game as well, winning 1-0. It was Ohtani, batting as the leadoff man, who got things started. In his first at-bat, he hit a bullet double with a velocity of 109.2 mph (about 175.7 km/h) to left-center off the opposing starter, Tyler Alexander. After reaching third base, the number 17 came home comfortably during a hit to the right by Luis Lenhifo, the third baseman.

The Angels scored three runs in the third inning, but starter Reed Detmers was able to get the game back on track by the sixth inning, and the Angels were able to get a run back in the bottom of the inning. Detmers gave up three runs in the first three innings, but starter Reed Detmers gave up four runs in the sixth inning.

Ohtani, who had a hit to right field in the second inning, struck out and retired the next batter in the fourth inning. Then, with the team trailing, he had the misfortune to hit a foul tip directly to his right toe in the fourth at bat in the seventh inning. At that point, he let out an anguished cry of “Ugh! and a look of anguish on his face, the prodigy hitter struck out swinging with no power, perhaps due to the effects of the pain.

The starting pitcher was unable to hold on, and the batting lineup was also unable to close out the game. The Angels followed this familiar “pattern” and lost speed toward the end of the game. The final inning was also a disappointing end to the tournament, as the Angels were held in check by Gregory Soto, the strong-armed closer who was selected for this summer’s All-Star team.

Oh No Sho✅
Shohei Ohtani fouls a pitch off his foot in the 7th inning in Detroit. Ohtani continued his at bat, struck out, briefly went to clubhouse & now returned to dugout. Ohtani is scheduled to pitch tomorrow (rain possible).
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