Ohtani hits 101.1 mph -- fastest by SP in 2018
(MLB.com Los Angeles Angels)

Before the skies opened over Comerica Park on Wednesday night in Detroit, the story of the night was Angels starter Shohei Ohtani making his anticipated return to the mound. He did not disappoint, throwing a 101.1-mph fastball in the fifth inning to break his own record for the fastest pitch thrown by a starter this season.