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Ohtani Thrills Fans with 97 MPH Comeback Pitches

5/26/2025

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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers made a thrilling return to the mound, throwing 22 pitches in live batting practice at Citi Field, with a fastball clocking in at an impressive 97 mph. As he recovers from his second elbow surgery, the team is carefully navigating his comeback, aiming for his pitching debut post-All-Star break.

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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers made a thrilling return to the mound, throwing 22 pitches in live batting practice at Citi Field, with a fastball clocking in at an impressive 97 mph. As he recovers from his second elbow surgery, the team is carefully navigating his comeback, aiming for his pitching debut post-All-Star break.