Shohei Ohtani dazzled in the Dodgers' 6-4 win over the Orioles, reclaiming the spotlight after his dog, Decoy, delivered a charming first pitch.
On Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani was the center of attention during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.to the first 40,000 fans in attendance prior to their game against the Orioles — but it took an unexpected and adorable turn when his dog, Decoy, stole the early spotlight by delivering the ceremonial first pitch.
Dekopin, also known as Decoy, brought the crowd to its feet when he picked up a baseball in his mouth and ran straight to Ohtani, who was waiting at home plate. The moment was so charming, even Dodgers manager Dave Roberts couldn’t help but be impressed.- Shohei Ohtani speaks on his beloved dog throwing out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium and reveals it only took 3 weeks to teach him.
Ohtani continued to make his presence felt in the fifth inning, reaching base on a line drive that was dropped by Baltimore first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and then showcasing his speed by advancing from first to third on a stolen base and a wild pitch. He eventually scored on a two-out error, extending the Dodgers’ lead.
After a tough start to August, where Ohtani struggled with a .181 batting average and seven home runs from August 2-19, his recent surge has been a welcome sight as the season heads into September. His two-hit performance on Wednesday marked his fifth multi-hit game in the last seven and his 10th game of the year where he hit a home run and stole at least one base.
Despite Ohtani’s stellar performance, Decoy remained a fan favorite, with Ohtani acknowledging his dog’s star turn after the game.Maren Angus-Coombs was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State and has been a sports writer since 2008. Despite growing up in the South, her sports obsession has always been in Los Angeles. She is currently a staff writer at the LA Sports Report Network.
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