It seems Shohei Ohtani’s canine can pitch, too.
On Wednesday night time, the Dutch Kooikerhondje named Decoy completely executed the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Carrying his personal L.A. Dodgers uniform, Decoy patiently waited on the pitcher’s mound till Ohtani squatted at dwelling plate. Then Decoy grabbed the ball in his mouth and ran it over to Ohtani, sending the gang right into a frenzy. Decoy then gave his proprietor a high-five along with his paws.
Followers had flocked to the sold-out sport that night time, desperate to come up with a brand new Ohtani bobblehead, this time that includes him holding his now well-known canine. On his first bobblehead night time in Could, the two-time American League MVP additionally drew a sellout crowd.
The famous person continued his present throughout the sport, smashing his forty second dwelling run of the season at his first at-bat earlier than the Dodgers went on to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4.
Ohtani is a two-way phenom, excelling as each a hitter and pitcher, however will solely be hitting this season after his second elbow surgical procedure.
In an interview after the sport, he stated that it took three weeks for him to coach Decoy for the pitch.
“I believe I used to be extra nervous for the ceremonial pitch than Decoy,” Ohtani stated. “However I am glad the whole lot went properly.”