Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani strikes out nine, hitless at plate in loss to Astros - ESPN

Los Angeles Angels ace Shohei Ohtani's fastball touched 97-99 mph in the first inning Thursday, when he struck out nine but went 0-for-4 at the plate in a 3-1 loss to the Astros.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The second pitch Shohei Ohtani threw on Opening Day was a 98 mph fastball spotted on the very edge of the inside corner to Jose Altuve. By the end of Thursday night's first inning,… [+3792 chars]

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