On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers played their final game of spring training when they hosted the Los Angeles Angels.
The Dodgers lost by a score of 3-0.
Despite the loss, Shohei Ohtani had an incredible showing with 11 strikeouts in four innings.
MLB World Reacts To Ohtani’s 11-Strikeout Performance
Here’s what people were saying about Ohtani’s night:
Alden González: “8 days ago, when he returned from the WBC, the Dodgers weren’t sure where Shohei Ohtani would be in his pitching progression. He then threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings in his first Cactus League start. Today he has shut the Angels out thru another 4 innings — with 11 strikeouts.”
Underdog MLB: “Shohei Ohtani struck out 11 in his final start of the spring 17 Whiffs 49% Whiff rate”
Dodgers Nation: “Well-deserved ovation for Shohei Ohtani as his final Spring start for the Dodgers comes to an end in the 5th inning. He struck out 11 batters tonight and allowed just one run. He’s ready to start the season as a 2-way star 🔥”
@BaseballWRLD_: “Shohei Ohtani could be the best pitcher in baseball on a per inning basis this year and it wouldn’t be surprising in the slightest If the Dodgers let him get to 165 innings, he’s winning the Cy Young”
Jack Harris: “Dodgers were hoping to get Shohei Ohtani into the sixth inning tonight. But all those strikeouts ballooned his pitch count He is done after giving up a run on three-straight singles to begin the fifth, at 86 pitches Still, his 11 Ks are another positive sign ahead of the season”
Katie Woo: “Ohtani has struck out nine of his last 10 hitters and is up to 11 Ks through four innings. So much for the uncertainty surrounding his ramp up after the WBC.”
Ohtani And The Dodgers
Ohtani is heading into his third season with the franchise.
The future Hall of Famer has helped them win the World Series championship in each of the previous two seasons.