Shohei Ohtani, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, started as the designated hitter batting second in the game against the Angels in Glendale, Arizona on the 5th (March 6 Japan time). He went hitless in three at-bats. Facing his former team of six years, Ohtani shared a warm hug with outfielder Mike Trout before the game.
Indeed, it was a touching moment as Trout and Ohtani, forming the renowned “Troutani” duo, embraced. Ohtani also revealed the conversation they had: “It was just a normal exchange, congratulating each other on our contracts and checking in on each other’s well-being, including our families.”