Shohei Ohtani Turns a Net Mishap Into a Dodger Win

Ohtani made headlines again when a ball he hit bounced off the right‑field net at Angel Stadium and stayed in play, allowing him to run all the way home. The Dodgers beat the Angels 15‑2, and this odd play added a memorable moment to the game. \ The ball went toward the outfield corner, hit the extended netting, and then ricocheted back into the field. Right‑fielder Jo Adell was unsure if the ball should be dead, but he picked it up and threw it toward home. \ Max Muncy and Alex Call leapt over the fence, but Ohtani kept running. When he saw Adell’s throw miss second‑baseman Oswald Peraza, Ohtani sprinted home before the pitcher could retrieve the ball. \After a replay review, officials ruled the ball live because the stadium’s rules say that any hit to the netting is in play unless it becomes lodged. The Angels’ manager argued for a dead ball, but the decision stood. \ Ohtani’s hustle helped extend the Dodgers’ lead to 9‑2 in the eighth inning, a score that kept the Angels scrambling. \ In his next plate appearance, Ohtani drove in three more runs with a double that left the bat at 111. 7 mph, bringing his total RBI for the night to five. \ The player had struggled earlier in the week, but a short rest seemed to revitalize him. The Dodgers’ manager praised his improved speed and confidence at the plate. \ Overall, the play showed how a simple misplay can turn into an advantage when a player keeps moving and seizes the moment. \