In a surprising turn of events, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers struck out in all four of his first plate appearances against the Cincinnati Reds, marking a first in his eight-season MLB career. This incident underscores the unpredictability of baseball, even for a talent like Ohtani, who is a reigning MVP and leads the league in multiple categories this season. Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo struck Ohtani out three times with precise pitching, utilizing a mix of curveballs and fastballs, while Graham Ashcraft added to the tally with an inside slider. Despite this rocky outing, Ohtani entered the game boasting a nine-game hitting streak and impressive stats, including leading the majors in runs and home runs.