⚾ A's Catcher Jhonny Pereda Strikes Out Shohei Ohtani in Surprising Showdown
Athletics catcher Jhonny Pereda took the mound in a blowout loss and managed to strike out Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, providing a surprising and memorable moment at Dodger Stadium.
In a lopsided game at Dodger Stadium, Athletics backup catcher Jhonny Pereda took the mound and delivered an unexpected highlight by striking out Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. Despite Ohtani's earlier dominance with two home runs, Pereda's mix of offspeed pitches and a surprise 89.4 mph fastball led to a memorable strikeout, earning him a cherished keepsake from the encounter.
A’s catcher Jhonny Pereda struck out Shohei Ohtani and tossed the ball into the dugout to be authenticated. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/ozvpldPIvn
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