On his bobblehead night, Shohei Ohtani had an impressive game, hitting two home runs and scoring six runs, but was struck out by Athletics’ backup catcher Jhonny Pereda in the eighth inning during a blowout 19-2 victory for the Dodgers. Ohtani faced Pereda, who threw a mix of slow pitches before striking him out with an 89-mph fastball, prompting Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to comment on the rarity of a superstar like Ohtani striking out against a position player. Following Ohtani, Miguel Rojas used Ohtani’s bat to hit an RBI single, showcasing the light-hearted competitive spirit among teammates.
