On the following day after Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani was hit by a 161 km fastball, he completed bullpen pitching. This showed that there were no issues with his physical condition. Ohtani is preparing to start as the pitcher in the game against the Washington Nationals on the 23rd.

On the 20th (Korea time), Ohtani became a target of retaliation in the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, U.S.

In the top of the 9th, with a 5-0 lead, San Diego's attack saw Dodgers pitcher Jack Little throw a four-seam fastball (149 km) that hit Fernando Tatis Jr. on the wrist after one out.

San Diego manager Mike Shildt ran out of the dugout to protest towards the Dodgers' bench, causing Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to run out and engage in a dispute with Shildt, leading to a bench-clearing incident. Subsequently, both managers were ejected.

In the bottom of the 9th, the Dodgers trailed 2-5, and Ohtani stepped to the plate with runners on second and third with two outs. On a 3-ball count, Ohtani was hit on the right side by a fastball thrown by San Diego closer Robert Suárez measuring 99.8 mph (161 km). It was clearly a retaliatory pitch.

Ohtani calmly raised his hand towards the Dodgers' bench to convey that he was fine, helping to prevent further escalation. Suárez was subsequently ejected.

After being hit by a 100 mph fastball, Ohtani participated in catch practice followed by bullpen pitching at Dodger Stadium on the 21st. Under the watchful eye of Andrew Friedman, president of baseball operations, manager Roberts, and pitching coach Mark Prior, he threw 20 pitches mixing fastballs and breaking balls. Ohtani is scheduled to start pitching against Washington on the 23rd.

Ohtani appeared as the leadoff batter and starting pitcher against San Diego on the 17th. After undergoing elbow surgery following the 2023 season, Ohtani focused solely on batting last year and returned to the mound after 663 days. He logged a 1 inning (28 pitches) performance allowing 2 hits and 1 run with a top fastball of 100.2 mph (161 km).

On the 21st, Ohtani will appear in the starting lineup as the leadoff designated hitter in the game against Washington. After being hit by a 161 km fastball the day before, he completed bullpen pitching and is set to play as a designated hitter. His physical resilience is remarkable.

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