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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Shohei Ohtani Checked ‘Important Mark’ With Pitching At Angel Stadium
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Shohei Ohtani Checked ‘Important Mark’ With Pitching At Angel Stadium

Matthew Moreno
August 14, 2025
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As part of the Los Angeles Dodgers mapping out Shohei Ohtani’s starts, he was lined up to face the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of the Freeway Series.

Ohtani’s ninth start of the season marked his first time getting a chance to pitch at Angel Stadium as a member of the Dodgers. He entered the night 21-8 with a 2.22 ERA in 47 career starts at the Angels’ home ballpark.

“I had a lot of good memories being on this team,” Ohtani answered through interpreter Will Ireton when asked about pitching at Angel Stadium.

“It’s one of my favorite stadiums to play in, so it was a really important mark for me to be able to pitch on this mound again.”

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before the game the plan was for Ohtani to complete five innings.

Ohtani threw a season-high 4.1 innings and threw 80 pitches, which also marked his most this year. Unfortunately for Ohtani and the Dodgers, his season-worst four runs allowed played a part in the Angels ultimately completing a comeback win.

“I just couldn’t finish off hitters in the fifth and they did a good job of putting balls in play. Next time I’ve got to do a better job,” Ohtani said after the Dodgers’ 6-5 loss.

Ohtani finished with seven strikeouts and appeared to run out of endurance in the fifth inning, but he claimed that wasn’t an issue.

“No fatigue. Felt pretty good facing the first hitter, but I just couldn’t finish off the other hitters. That’s what happens,” Ohtani said of falling short of completing five innings.

Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout

Wednesday’s game marked the first time Ohtani has ever pitched against Mike Trout in an MLB game. Their only other matchup was when they went toe-to-toe in the championship game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Ohtani twice struck out Trout on Wednesday, which included throwing a 100.7 mph four-seam fastball. The pitch was Ohtani’s fastest in his outing.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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