When Zach Neto debuted for the Los Angeles Angels in 2023, he got two global stars in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout as his teammates. For Neto, the experience was intimidating and inspiring.

Ohtani pitched 4 1/3 innings of five-hit, four-run ball against the Angels. He gave up up a homer to Taylor Ward and a two-run double to Zach Neto, but he also fanned Mike Trout twice, getting his friend and fellow MVP the second time with his fastest pitch of the night — a 101 mph fastball in the fourth.

Shohei Ohtani pitched against Mike Trout for the first time since their meeting in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.