Friday night’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays made headlines for Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off grand slam that propelled him into baseball history. It marked his 40th home run of the season, following his 40th stolen base, making him the first Dodgers player and sixth all-time to join the 40-40 club.
Another notable storyline from the game was Bobby Miller’s impressive start since his season debut in March. The right-hander allowed three runs and seven hits, including two home runs, in six innings. He struck out nine, walked one, maintained fastball velocity, landed his curveball for strikes, and generated 18 swinging strikes on 96 pitches.
After the game, Miller expressed his satisfaction with his performance, noting the improvement from his previous start on Aug. 15. He emphasized the importance of throwing strikes to generate more swings and misses.
Miller’s strong outing on Friday was a significant improvement, bringing hope to his season record of 1-3 through nine starts. Despite facing disappointment earlier in the season, this performance marked a step in the right direction for him.
Overall, Ohtani’s grand slam stole the show, but Miller’s excellent pitching set the stage for the memorable moment. Photo Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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