On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers played their final game of spring training when they hosted the Los Angeles Angels.
The Dodgers lost by a score of 3-0.
Despite the loss, Shohei Ohtani had an incredible showing with 11 strikeouts in four innings.
MLB World Reacts To Ohtani’s 11-Strikeout Performance
GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 26: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels and Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers embrace ahead of an exhibition game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on March 26, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying about Ohtani’s night:
Alden González: “8 days ago, when he returned from the WBC, the Dodgers weren’t sure where Shohei Ohtani would be in his pitching progression. He then threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings in his first Cactus League start. Today he has shut the Angels out thru another 4 innings — with 11 strikeouts.”
Underdog MLB: “Shohei Ohtani struck out 11 in his final start of the spring 17 Whiffs 49% Whiff rate”
Dodgers Nation: “Well-deserved ovation for Shohei Ohtani as his final Spring start for the Dodgers comes to an end in the 5th inning. He struck out 11 batters tonight and allowed just one run. Heâs ready to start the season as a 2-way star ð¥”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 24: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Dodger Stadium on March 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
@BaseballWRLD_: “Shohei Ohtani could be the best pitcher in baseball on a per inning basis this year and it wouldnât be surprising in the slightest If the Dodgers let him get to 165 innings, heâs winning the Cy Young”
Jack Harris: “Dodgers were hoping to get Shohei Ohtani into the sixth inning tonight. But all those strikeouts ballooned his pitch count He is done after giving up a run on three-straight singles to begin the fifth, at 86 pitches Still, his 11 Ks are another positive sign ahead of the season”
Katie Woo: “Ohtani has struck out nine of his last 10 hitters and is up to 11 Ks through four innings. So much for the uncertainty surrounding his ramp up after the WBC.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 24: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning during a spring training game at Dodger Stadium on March 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Ohtani And The Dodgers
GettyLos Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) dusts off his bat during a game against the Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, March 23, 2026.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Ohtani is heading into his third season with the franchise.
The future Hall of Famer has helped them win the World Series championship in each of the previous two seasons.
Before the Dodgers, the 30-year-old had spent the first six years of his MLB career playing for the Angels.
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