Shohei Ohtani made his much-anticipated return to Angel Stadium as a Los Angeles Dodger in a game where the Dodgers defeated the Angels 6-2. Ohtani received a warm welcome, including a standing ovation and 'MVP' chants from the crowd, which was heavily populated by Dodgers fans. While he went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two runs, the game turned in the 10th inning when Mookie Betts hit a decisive three-run homer after Ohtani was intentionally walked. The Angels, under owner Arte Moreno, declined to match the Dodgers' lucrative 10-year, $700 million offer, which included significant deferred payments, leading to Ohtani's departure. Despite the excitement of his return, the stadium was half-empty and reflective of the struggling Angels' season, which has seen them fall short of playoffs during Ohtani's tenure. Ohtani expressed gratitude for the fans but hinted at disappointment regarding the Angels' lack of interest in retaining him.