This one was. And Varland on day 3 in a row is a big mistake. Duran on day 3 in a row would be a big mistake, too. This game should have /could have been shortened to 2 bullpen innings, regardless of the relief.
'Cause nobody should be able to hit an 0-2 hanger middle middle at 79 out of the park, eh? Nobody, but Ohtani. Only Ohtani.
Paddack had nothing to do with it.
Paddack is sure destroying his trade value. But he will tell you later that he was happy with his outing. Over and over right down the middle.
It was Ohtani. Homeruns in his last 2 at bats now.