Shohei Ohtani, now a $700m Dodgers star, received a warm welcome on his return to Angel Stadium, where he previously played. During his first at-bat at a half-filled Dodger Stadium, Ohtani was greeted with cheers and a tribute video showcasing his highlights in an Angels uniform, although there were some boos mixed in during his second at-bat. Despite the mixed reactions, the crowd overall showed appreciation for Ohtani, who is participating in the three-game Freeway Series between the Dodgers and Angels. Ohtani, batting second for the Dodgers, struggled at the plate, going 0 for 6 with two walks. The series also saw him facing off against Angels RHP Chase Silseth, resulting in Ohtani's second strikeout of the game through an 80-mph slider. The Dodgers ultimately lost to the Angels, but Ohtani's return was notable for the hero's welcome he received from fans and players alike, a day after breaking his silence on the MLB gambling probe.
It’s great to see Ohtani throwing again 😂 the way he said “ahhhh yabee sumimasen” with his bad throw + signing for young fans https://t.co/X8AidXMaqR
Shohei Ohtani gets warm reception in Anaheim before Dodgers lose to Angels https://t.co/Dqw6TZa7Z7
Shohei Ohtani given hero's welcome on his return to the Angels: $700m Dodgers star treated to tribute video and standing ovation as he comes up to bat... a day after breaking his silence on MLB gambling probe https://t.co/KLbiP3gR9I https://t.co/SJhhCYQ80y
Shohei is back in Anaheim tonight and got a nice ovation from Angels fans and players 👏 https://t.co/85ag1u4dpl
Angels fans and players gave Shohei a nice ovation at The Big A tonight https://t.co/AsWRhPE26W
#Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani takes a might hack through an 80-mph slider from #Angels RHP Chase Silseth for his second strikeout of the game. Ohtani is now 0 for 6 with two walks in the three-game Freeway Series.
Some boos mixed with cheers for Shohei Ohtani's second at-bat in Angel Stadium.
Angels showing Ohtani highlights in an Angels uniform before he comes to bat at Angels stadium. Crowd loves it. https://t.co/jQLzECXhqz
Shohei Ohtani makes his return to Angel Stadium tonight. He’s in the lineup and batting second for the Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani got a pretty loud reception from a half-filled Dodger Stadium for his first at-bat tonight