Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday night faced his former team, the Los Angeles Angels , for the first time as a pitcher in what turned out to be a potentially crucial losing effort for the visitors.

The eventual 6-5 Dodgers loss also marked the first time that Ohtani pitched in Angel Stadium since he faced the Reds as a member of the Angels on Aug. 23, 2023. During that start he exited in the second inning with an elbow injury that would eventually require Tommy John surgery. Because of his recovery from that procedure, Ohtani was unable to pitch in 2024, his first season with the Dodgers. Last season, he did return to Angel Stadium as a visiting player for the first time, but he did so as the Dodgers' DH and did not pitch.

Dodgers manager Dave Rober

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