In a lopsided 19-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Athletics catcher Jhonny Pereda delivered a standout moment by striking out star Shohei Ohtani with an 89 mph fastball during his third pitching appearance of the season. Despite allowing four hits and three earned runs in one inning, Pereda’s strikeout of the reigning NL MVP was a highlight, as noted by Athletics manager Mark Kotsay. While Ohtani shone earlier with two homers and six RBIs, Pereda’s achievement provided a memorable moment for the struggling Athletics.
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