Sunday's Twins-Angels pitching matchup a must-watch battle of rookies

May 13, 2018 at 1:42AM
This is a 2017 photo of Fernando Romero of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. This image reflects the 2017 active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/David Goldman) ORG XMIT: FLDG101
Romero (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Twins RHP Fernando Romero (2-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Angels RHP Shohei Ohtani (3-1, 4.10 ERA)

Romero, 23, is the seventh pitcher in MLB history to pitch at least five shutout innings with five or more strikeouts in each of his first two big-league starts.

Ohtani, 23, has three quality starts among his five appearances and last pitched on May 6. He averages more than a strikeout per inning (32 in 26⅓).

FILE - In this April 10, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani waits during batting practice before the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Ohtani eagerly bounces into the cage when it's his turn in batting practice _ and then puts on an impressive show. The rookie two-way sensation is always ready to go, whether hitting or pitching for the Angels. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill, File)
Ohtani (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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