The New York Mets rolled past the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night with a commanding 6-1 win, but one moment stole the spotlight, and it had nothing to do with the scoreboard. Mets pitcher Griffin Canning, in a showdown with former teammate Shohei Ohtani, delivered a pitch that froze the reigning NL MVP in the fifth inning.
With two outs and a runner on, Canning struck out Ohtani looking, then casually walked off the mound blowing a bubble with his gum like it was just another out.
Yeah, ice cold.
The clip has since gone viral, not just for the strikeout, but for the subtle swagger that followed.
Shohei Ohtani and Canning, who once shared a dugout with the Los Angeles Angels, clearly enjoyed the moment. The two even exchanged a few light-hearted gestures during the game, showing mutual respect in their friendly rivalry.
Canning’s final stat line? Six scoreless innings, three hits allowed, and seven strikeouts. one of which he’ll probably remember for a long time.
With the win, the Mets improved to 39-23, holding their lead in the NL East. The Dodgers, now 37-25, are suddenly feeling pressure from the San Diego Padres in the NL West.
But for fans? It was that one pitch, and that bubble, that defined the night.
