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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.