Shohei Ohtani had a memorable bobblehead night, hitting two home runs and scoring six runs, but surprisingly struck out against Jhonny Pereda in the eighth inning. Pereda, an Athletics backup catcher, faced Ohtani with the Dodgers leading 17-2. The moment was notable as Ohtani, a leading home run hitter, went down swinging against a position player. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts found humor in the situation, and Pereda kept the ball as a souvenir.

In a playful twist, Miguel Rojas stepped up next and used Ohtani’s bat to hit an RBI single, demonstrating the depth of the Dodgers' offense this season. The Dodgers trounced the Athletics with a final score of 19-2, further solidifying their strong performance. Remarkably, Ohtani has homered on three of his four bobblehead nights as a Dodger, including a walk-off homer on a previous occasion.

In a surprising turn of events during a recent matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Athletics' Jhonny Pereda, normally a catcher, took the mound and achieved an extraordinary feat by striking out Shohei Ohtani. This unexpected appearance, dubbed 'mop-up duty,' saw Pereda reach speeds of up to 89 MPH. After getting Ohtani to swing and miss, he tossed the ball to the dugout, a memento of this rare accomplishment.

For any player, striking out a top-tier talent like Ohtani is a significant achievement, and for a catcher to do it while pitching adds an extra layer of intrigue and excitement. This moment not only showcased Pereda's talent but also highlighted the unpredictable nature of baseball, where the improbable can and does occur.

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated Shohei Ohtani's historic 50-50 season by handing out bobbleheads depicting him stealing a base. Ohtani shone during the game with two home runs, bringing his season total to 15, tying him for the MLB lead. Despite his offensive prowess, he faced an unexpected setback in the eighth inning when Athletics' catcher Jhonny Pereda, who pitched due to a lopsided score, managed to get him to strike out. This unusual feat marked a notable achievement for Pereda, a minor-league veteran making waves in his first MLB season.

Even with this quirky strikeout, Ohtani continues to dominate the league, boasting a .310 batting average and pacing to surpass last year's 50-home run mark while also threatening to steal 39 bases. With more bobblehead nights ahead, fans can expect Ohtani to remain in the spotlight, all while his health from previous surgeries remains a concern.

Jhonny Pereda has been traded to the Oakland Athletics from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. The 28-year-old catcher made his MLB debut last season, playing in 20 games where he recorded a batting average of .231 with four RBIs. His performance at the Triple-A level with Jacksonville was significantly stronger, as he hit .297 with four home runs and 14 RBIs in 49 games, showcasing an .829 OPS. To accommodate Pereda, the Athletics designated Kyle McCann for assignment. McCann served as a backup catcher for the Athletics last season, appearing in 54 games with a batting average of .236, contributing five home runs and 15 RBIs.