APRIL 5, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
LA Angels: Shohei Ohtani’s performances are history in the making What a night. Shohei Ohtani became the third player in the last 45 seasons to pitch and hit for himself with the designated hitter position...
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani throws 100 mph and hits monster home run — in the first inning The Japanese star became the first pitcher to bat second in his team's order since 1903 and immediately made the move pay off.
APRIL 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Ohtani exits after bizarre play in 5th inning A wild series of events led to the White Sox scoring two runs to tie the game in the top of the fifth inning against the Angels on Sunday ni...
APRIL 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits HR, throws 101 mph; limps off in 5th inning Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani started on the mound for the Angels against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, and...
APRIL 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Minimal injury concerns Ohtani isn't dealing with anything worse than general soreness and was not removed from Sunday's game due to injury, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ohtani's final play of the game involved Jose Abreu crashing into him at home plate, but he was able to walk off under his own power. He'd thrown 92 pitches and was beginning to lose his control in his final frame, so it's no surprise that he was going to be done for the day even without the collision. He could get the day off Monday to rest even if his reevaluation confirms that he's escaped serious injury, but it doesn't appear as though the Angels are concerned about him missing his next start.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shohei Ohtani throws fastest pitch by starting pitcher this season, crushes hardest-hit home run - The Boston Globe Ohtani worked as a pitcher who hit while in Japan with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
APRIL 5, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Walks off field after collision Ohtani left Sunday's game against the White Sox following a collision at home plate, though he was able to walk off under his own power, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ohtani struck out Yoan Moncada for what would have been the final out of the fifth inning, but the ball got away from catcher Max Stassi, who then overthrew Jared Walsh at first base. Two runners came around to score, with Jose Abreu sliding into Ohtani's ankle at the conclusion of the play. Ohtani was likely to leave the game anyway, however, as he'd thrown 92 pitches and was getting into trouble. Prior to wild final play, Ohtani was having exactly the sort of game that made him so hyped when he first crossed the Pacific, hitting the hardest-hit ball of the season while throwing the fastest pitches of any starter thus far this year. He left the game after going 1-for-3 with a solo homer on the offensive side and allowing three runs (one earned) on two hits and five walks while striking out seven in 4.2 innings on the mound.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
