Japan's two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani made history Thursday as Major League Baseball's first player to throw both his team's first pitch and bat leadoff on Opening Day.The Los Angeles Angels' reigning American League MVP, Ohtani (0-1), struck out nine while allowing a run over 4-2/3 innings in a 3-1 defeat to the Houston Astros. He walked one and allowed four hits, while going 0-for-4 at the plate.Ohtani said he had "no nerves" pitching on Opening Day for the first time in five seasons in the United States."On the mound it was like a continuation from last year," he said. "But there were …READ FULL ARTICLE
