Shohei Ohtani's Two-Way Return: Hits Leadoff HR, Pitches 5 Scoreless Innings in Dodgers' Shutout Win Over Padres

(CNA, San Diego, May 20, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Japanese star Shohei Ohtani of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers hit a home run on the first pitch of his first at-bat in the first inning of tonight's game, and then pitched five innings, giving up only three hits, helping the Dodgers defeat the San Diego Padres 4-0. According to the Associated Press, Ohtani once again showcased his amazing "two-way" skills. Facing a high fastball from Padres starter Randy Vasquez, he swung hard and sent the ball 398 feet to center field for his 8th home run of the season and his 27th career leadoff home run. On the mound, Ohtani recorded 4 strikeouts and 2 walks, lowering his ERA to 0.73 after 8 starts. Ohtani retired the first 9 Padres batters in order. In the 4th inning, the Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. drew a walk and Gavin Sheets followed with a single, but Ohtani successfully navigated out of the trouble. In the 5th inning, the Padres loaded the bases with one out, but Tatis grounded into a double play to end the threat. Ohtani celebrated emotionally with a loud shout after completing his pitching duties for the night. Four other Dodgers relief pitchers followed to complete the five-hit shutout. (Compiled by: Hsu Jui-cheng)