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Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani proved he's still superhuman even when doing just one job, striking out 10 batters in a dominant pitching performance for the Dodgers. After getting hit by a pitch earlier this week, he focused solely on the mound and delivered his best outing of the season.
Shohei Ohtani hit a home run on the very first pitch of the game, then took the mound and dominated for five innings as the Dodgers shut out the Padres 4-0. The rare two-way performance showcases why he's one of baseball's most electrifying talents.
Seven Indian entrepreneurs pitched their startups while standing in ice-cold water at Finland's unique Polar Bear Pitching event in New Delhi. The bold competition tests resilience and innovation by making founders endure freezing temperatures while presenting to investors.
Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski just shattered the record for fastest pitches in a single game, throwing 57 pitches at 100 mph or faster. The 24-year-old isn't just throwing hard—he's proving that dedication to improvement can transform natural talent into something extraordinary.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski just shattered records with a jaw-dropping 104.5 mph fastball, the fastest pitch ever thrown by a starting pitcher in MLB history. The 22-year-old rookie made history in his first inning against the Phillies, throwing five consecutive pitches over 103 mph.
Japanese figure skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara turned a ceremonial first pitch into a viral moment at Dodger Stadium. The Olympic gold medalists combined their sport with baseball tradition when Kihara lifted Miura into the air for the throw. #
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski just made baseball history by throwing the hardest pitch ever measured. The 2025 All-Star's blazing fastball hit 103.7 mph during Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies.
Omaha is inviting neighbors to help maintain city parks through a new volunteer program that trades time for funding. The Pitch In for Playgrounds initiative lets residents clean equipment, pick up litter, and beautify the parks their families use most.
Jacob Misiorowski, who started at a tiny Missouri junior college just four years ago, just threw the fastest pitch by any MLB starter in history at 103.6 mph. His journey from snow-blocked dorm rooms to breaking baseball records proves that champions can come from anywhere.
Tucker Davis stepped onto the mound at Harbor Park seven years after doctors discovered a brain tumor in his young body. The emotional first pitch celebrated not just his survival, but the power of hope and excellent care.
Ghana's National Sports Authority is joining forces with a private company to give young footballers across the country access to safe, professional-quality playing fields. The partnership aims to fix the problem of poorly built pitches that have been holding back player development.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski just rewrote the record books, throwing the seven fastest pitches by any starting pitcher in nearly two decades. The 24-year-old struck out 11 Yankees in six scoreless innings while hitting 103.6 mph.
Twenty-year-old Alysa Liu just made Olympic history by winning America's first individual women's skating gold in 24 years. Before her triumph in Milan, she brought her figure skating magic to a baseball diamond with an unforgettable first pitch.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski shattered MLB's velocity record by throwing 57 pitches over 100 mph in a single game, striking out 12 batters in dominant fashion. The 24-year-old's blazing performance is part of an incredible season that's redefining what's possible on the mound.
MetLife Stadium's World Cup final pitch came together in a massive two-day operation, with 27 trucks hauling real grass 12 hours from North Carolina. Dedicated workers pulled 10-hour shifts to create the playing surface where soccer history will unfold this summer.
Brown University senior Olivia Pichardo just made history again, becoming the first woman ever to pitch in a Division I baseball game. The right-hander retired her only batter to seal a 16-4 victory on Senior Day.
Middle school, high school, and college students pitched their entrepreneurial dreams Shark Tank-style at Columbia College's Fish Tank Competition, with the youngest competitors stealing the show. Three students walked away with top prizes and validation that their ideas could change the world.
After finishing her final exam, 15-year-old Alice Esinam battled flooded streets in Ghana to pitch her mother's catering business. She arrived drenched but delivered a speech that moved judges to award her $15,000 and free coaching.
When VCs wouldn't even listen to his non-AI pitch, Dylan Robbins flipped the script and turned his gaming company into an AI winner story. The bold move landed him $20 million from a legendary investor.
Michael Soroka struck out three batters on nine straight pitches in his first game as a Diamondback, joining an elite club of just four Arizona pitchers to accomplish the rare feat. After missing nearly three full seasons due to back-to-back Achilles injuries, the 28-year-old's comeback performance proves perseverance pays off.
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