Ohtani strikes out 5 in spring mound debut for Angels

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Published March 21, 2022 3:36 PM

By DAVID BRANDT
AP Sports Writer

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a solid spring training debut on the mound, striking out five batters over 2 1/3 innings for the Los Angeles Angels. The 2021 American League MVP was sharp in the first, getting a called strike on his first pitch to Kansas City’s Kyle Isbel and then earning the strikeout by blowing a high fastball past the left fielder three pitches later. The right-hander retired seven of the 11 hitters he faced. Ohtani threw 50 pitches, which was close to his expected goal of 45.

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