Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of Thursday's game at Fenway Park. Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Shohei Ohtani strikes out 11, records two hits in 8-0 win over Red Sox

By Adam Stites | Last updated 5/5/22

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was back on the mound Thursday and led the team to an 8-0 win against the Boston Red Sox.

Ohtani, 27, missed his last start in the rotation while dealing with a groin injury, but returned to pitch seven scoreless innings against the Red Sox. He induced 29 swings-and-misses Thursday, the most of his career and more than any other pitcher in a game this season, according to ESPN Stats and Info.

All 11 Ks of Shohei Ohtani's spectacular performance #GoHalos | @NationalPro pic.twitter.com/3r0fWS1lo6
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) May 5, 2022

In addition to his pitching prowess, Ohtani went 2-for-4 at the plate with a pair of singles and an RBI. In the top of the eighth, his line drive off the Green Monster at Fenway Park knocked his own number through the wall.

and this is what ohtani uses the batting gloves for! pic.twitter.com/6JzagBW1xi
— Cut4 (@Cut4) May 5, 2022

After the win, Ohtani has a 3-2 record on the year with a 3.08 ERA. While he's struggled batting so far this year, his pair of hits raised his average to .240. He now has 13 RBI on the season.

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