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Shohei Ohtani’s dog Decoy throws perfect first pitch at Dodgers game

2024-08-30 01:10:02

It turns out Shohei Ohtani’s dog can pitch, too.

On Wednesday night, the Dutch Kooikerhondje named Decoy perfectly executed the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Wearing his own L.A. Dodgers uniform, Decoy patiently waited on the pitcher’s mound until Ohtani squatted at home plate. Then Decoy grabbed the ball in his mouth and ran it over to Ohtani, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Decoy then gave his owner a high-five with his paws.

Fans had flocked to the sold-out game that night, eager to get a hold of a new Ohtani bobblehead, this time featuring him holding his now famous dog. On his first bobblehead night in May, the two-time American League MVP also drew a sellout crowd.

The superstar continued his show during the game, smashing his 42nd home run of the season at his first at-bat before the Dodgers went on to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4.

Ohtani is a two-way phenom, excelling as both a hitter and pitcher, but will only be hitting this season after his second elbow surgery.

In an interview after the game, he said that it took three weeks for him to train Decoy for the pitch.

“I think I was more nervous for the ceremonial pitch than Decoy,” Ohtani said. “But I’m glad everything went well.”

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