LOS ANGELES – The moment baseball fans worldwide have been eagerly anticipating is finally here. Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the mound on Tuesday, July 22 (JST), against the Minnesota Twins. In a significant move for international viewers, the new-era streaming service ABEMA has announced it will broadcast this historic game live and for free, starting at 11:10 AM JST.
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The Anticipated Two-Way Revival: First Start of the Second Half
As the second half of the MLB season kicked off on Saturday, July 19, Ohtani has already made his presence felt at the plate, launching his 33rd home run of the season in the game against the Brewers on Sunday, July 20, signaling a powerful start.
Building on this momentum, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed prior to the game on the 19th that Ohtani would indeed take the mound as the starting pitcher for the Tuesday game against the Twins. Roberts also outlined the initial plan for his return, stating, “The plan is for him to pitch three innings.”
This appearance marks Ohtani’s first official game as a pitcher since undergoing right elbow surgery last September. The global sports community now turns its eyes to witness the comeback of “Shohei Ohtani, the Pitcher.”
ABEMA Announces Special Free Broadcast for Highly-Watched Return
In response to the immense interest in Ohtani’s return to pitching, ABEMA has made a last-minute decision to shift the broadcast from its premium (paid) tier to a free live stream, ensuring that a wider audience of fans can witness the event.
The world will be watching with bated breath to see what kind of performance Ohtani will deliver on the mound after his extensive road to recovery. All eyes will also be on his “real two-way” performance, as he will be in the lineup as a hitter, with the potential to support his own pitching with his powerful bat.
Enjoy US and Japanese Baseball with the ‘ABEMA Summer Baseball Festival’
This special broadcast is part of ABEMA’s ongoing ‘ABEMA Summer Baseball Festival,’ which runs from Wednesday, July 16, to Thursday, July 24. During this period, the platform is offering daily free content from both Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball. The Dodgers vs. Twins game provides a perfect opportunity for fans to enjoy the excitement of MLB action at no cost.
Broadcast Overview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Minnesota Twins
- Date and Time: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 11:00 AM JST (Game scheduled to start at 11:10 AM JST)
- Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/live-event/cb86b5be-b9f4-448a-ba85-1edec25dc7df
- Commentary: AKI Inose
- Play-by-Play: Tsuneo Shiobara
- Please note that broadcast times are subject to change.
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