Angels fans furious as White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech hits Shohei Ohtani: "I want him arrested immediately"

While the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago While Sox in their series opener on Monday, pitcher Michael Kopech came under fire from fans after one of his pitches hit Shohei Ohtani in the leg. The incident occurred during the first inning, with Kopech on the mound.

The Los Angeles Angels got off to a flying start, taking an early 4-0 lead in the first inning thanks to a three-run homer from Brandon Drury and a solo homer from Matt Thaiss.

However, that was not the only highlight in the first inning. Right handed pitcher Michael Kopech yanked a fastball to the left of the plate which struck Ohtani in the leg.

Luckily for the Angels, Ohtani was able to walk it off and remain in the game. However, it did not sit well with fans who treasure the Japanese two-way star.

One fan tweeted:

"I want Kopech arrested immediately."

Another fan added:

"Kick this guy outta the league!!! That’s a lot inside!!!"

Liam Hendricks makes MLB return after Michael Kopech is branded as the villain

There has been a lot of hostility towards Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech after his pitch struck Shohei Ohtani in the leg.

However, there was also a milestone to be proud of for Kopech as he became the fourth pitcher in franchise history to tally more than five strikeouts in an outing of less than five innings.

Another encouraging sign for the White Sox was the return of reliever Liam Hendricks to the MLB after his battle with cancer. The pitcher received a warm welcome from the fans as a gesture of solidarity following his personal struggles.