ANAHEIM — Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound at Angel Stadium wasn’t just another start on the calendar — it was a collision of past and present, played out under the familiar orange glow of a Southern California summer night.

For the first time since leaving the Angels in December 2023 to join the Los Angeles Dodgers , Ohtani stood on the same dirt where he became an international icon. The ovation from the crowd was equal parts admiration, disappointment (in his decision to leave the team), and nostalgia — cheers that carried memories of towering home runs, blistering fastballs, and MVP seasons. But this time, Ohtani wore Dodger blue, and he was here to face his former team, not carry it.

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