Shohei Ohtani's first pitching appearance for the Dodgers in two seasons was marked by intense emotion and a less-than-perfect performance. He showed frustration, arguing calls and exhibiting unusual animation, contrasting sharply with his typically playful demeanor as a hitter. Ohtani threw exceptionally hard, averaging over 99 mph, but struggled with control, resulting in a run allowed in his one inning. Despite his initial struggles, he displayed improved composure later and contributed significantly as a hitter, going 2 for 4 with two RBIs.

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