Baseball had never seen such a sight in over 125 years — and then Shohei Ohtani, on his return to face his old team, turned the stadium into a storm of emotion. His first-inning triple, his searing pitch that took the crowd by surprise, and the moment he raised his head amid cheers that seemed to say…

On an emotional night in the Freeway Series between the Dodgers and Angels, Shohei Ohtani sent Dodger Stadium into a frenzy as he became the first starting pitcher since 1900 to start a game with a triple.

It was a rare combination of speed and power, a statement that read: “They said it couldn’t be done. And I did it on the first pitch” — a confident and intense statement that echoed with every step Ohtani took.

The moment was more than just a sporting event — it was a symbol of the limitless spirit, a superstar who continues to redefine the pinnacle. On the same night, Ohtani continued to impress by turning the tide on the field: both transforming into a “rocket” with heat and a commanding pitcher with 7 strikeouts in 4⅓ innings on the top floor.

Notably, this was Ohtani’s first return to Angel Stadium since his last game with the Angels in August 2023, before Tommy John surgery forced him to miss a long period of time. Tonight, he not only marked a new milestone, but also relived the emotional past when facing the team that was once his home — creating a heroic song between the present and the memories.