The legend of Shohei Ohtani grew enormously Thursday.
Just one day after the Los Angeles Angels reportedly pulled him from the trade block before Tuesday's deadline, Ohtani did something he had never done in his MLB career: pitch a complete game. He allowed one hit and struck out eight in the Angels' 6-0 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Shohei finishes what he started! pic.twitter.com/MHfHG1W76o
— MLB (@MLB) July 27, 2023
That was Game 1 of a doubleheader.