The last time Shohei Ohtani pitched against Mike Trout, there was a title on the line. With Samurai Japan on the cusp of winning the 2023 World Baseball Classic over Team USA, the stage was set for an electric matchup between two of the game's biggest superstars.

Ohtani pitched 4 1/3 innings of five-hit, four-run ball against the Angels. He gave up up a homer to Taylor Ward and a two-run double to Zach Neto, but he also fanned Mike Trout twice, getting his friend and fellow MVP the second time with his fastest pitch of the night — a 101 mph fastball in the fourth.

Former Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani commented on his return to the mound at Angel Stadium and pitching against former teammate Mike Trout. Af

When Zach Neto debuted for the Los Angeles Angels in 2023, he got two global stars in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout as his teammates. For Neto, the experience was intimidating and inspiring.

The return of Shohei Ohtani to two-way superstardom hasn't left any doubt: Pitcher Ohtani is as nasty as ever … if not nastier. He's struck out 15 batters in 8 1/3 innings over his two most recent outings on the mound,

Shohei Ohtani made his latest pitching start on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series finale. Although Ohtani has already played his former team as a designated hitter in the Dodgers’ lineup,

Two legends of the game squared up on Wednesday, as Shohei Ohtani pitched to Mike Trout as the LA Angels hosted the LA Dodgers in Anaheim.

Ohtani will pitch Wednesday at Angel Stadium for the first time as a visitor. Trout will occupy Ohtani's old spot as designated hitter.