Shohei Ohtani threw the fastest pitch of his MLB career on Saturday as he continued his return to the mound with two innings during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 9-5 defeat to the Kansas City Royals.

Shohei Ohtani threw the fastest pitch of his career at 101.7 mph and worked two efficient innings in his third mound start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing one hit and one walk against the Kansas City Royals.

Ohtani throws two scoreless innings, and Freddie Freeman snaps his slump with three hits, including a home run. The Dodgers rally late but lose, 9-5, after trailing by eight runs.