Ohtani Strikes Out 8 on 117 Pitches, Angels Beat Rangers 3-2

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) returns to the dugout after pitching during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Anaheim, Calif., on Sept. 3, 2021. AP Photo/Ashley Landis

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani’s outing almost met an early end when he was struck by a comebacker in the first inning. Instead, he recovered and threw his most pitches since coming stateside in 2018.

Ohtani allowed two runs, struck out eight and fired 117 pitches in seven innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Sept. 3.