Appeared as the starting pitcher in the match against the hometown Astros as “No. 3, pitcher”
■ Angels vs. Astros (10th Japan time, Anaheim)
Angels pitcher Shohei Otani will start on the 9th (Japan time 10th, game starts at 10:38) against the hometown Astros as the “3rd pitcher”. So far this season, he has not lost 4 wins and has an ERA of 2.54.
In the previous pitching against the Cardinals on the 3rd (4th), he threw 5 innings, gave up 5 hits including 2 hits and gave up 4 runs, but marked a personal record of 13 strikeouts in Thailand. He didn’t win. On this day, he achieved a milestone of 500 strikeouts in major league history. It was the second feat since Babe Ruth to record “500 strikeouts & 100 home runs”. According to MLB official website Sarah Langs, Ruth holds the all-time record for most strikeouts by a player with 100 or more home runs, with 501. “Beyond Ruth” is also rich.
After the departure of young catcher Logan O’Happy, Ohtani’s battery catcher, Chad Wallach, is on the seven-day injured list. Instead, catcher Chris Oakey is promoted to the majors. He will form a battery for the first time with the 28-year-old who just made his major debut with the Reds last season.
The Astros starter is Flamber Valdes. He has started seven games this season, going 2-4 with a 2.60 ERA.
(Full-Count editorial department)
2023-05-09 23:35:14
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