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5-at-10: Shohei’s return and sports’ biggest stars, Arkansas pitcher’s masterpiece, issue 1 in college sports

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in Los Angeles, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in Los Angeles, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in Los Angeles, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

By Jay Greeson 5 min read

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Pitching star No. 1

So Shohei Ohtani made his first pitching appearance since August 2023.

He pitched one inning and allowed one run. Those numbers are not as big as these: He hit 100 mph among his 28 pitches and hit 97-plus with his sinker.

For what it’s worth, he also went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.