LOS ANGELES -- Aside from his ability to pitch and hit and stretch the boundaries of imagination, Shohei Ohtani has displayed another singular trait in his time in the major leagues: an ability to meet the moment. Or, perhaps, for the moment to meet him.
Ohtani exited his start in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds earlier Wednesday after recording just four outs and throwing only 26 pitches.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named the MVP of the All-Star Game after hitting a long, solo homer and drive in two runs to lead the AL to its eighth straight win over the NL, 5-2.