ANAHEIM, Calif. – Shohei Ohtani hit 43 flyers in the campaign to lead the Major Leagues, and Jose Suarez threw a five-hit ball in Saturday’s duel, which the Los Angeles Angels won 4-1 over the Los Angeles Rangers. Texas.
Ohtani towed three runs by his quadrangular in the entrance sect. The ball landed 426 feet off the plate and triggered a chorus calling for the Japanese to be named the Most Valuable Player of the Season.
In the same night, the Venezuelan Salvador Perez, of the Real ones of Kansas City, shot two vuelacercas to arrive at 40.
Ohtani requires four more homers to match the franchise’s record, which is 47 and was set by Troy Glaus in 2000. Of Ohtani’s home runs this year, 25 have reached Angel Stadium, breaking Glaus’ mark. who got 24 as a local during that season.
The Asian star’s batting came a day after he threw seven impressive innings to beat Texas 3-2.
Suárez (6-7) got the first full game of his career in the majors. The 23-year-old Venezuelan left-hander received 8 strikeouts, gave no tickets and made 100 pitches.
Kolby Allard (3-2) was the loser.
For the Rangers, the Dominican Leody Taveras 4-2 with a score. Cuban Adolis Garcia 4-0 with a tow. Venezuelan Yohel Pou 3-1.
For Angelino, the Dominican Juan Lagares 3-1 with a score and one produced. The Venezuelan Luis Rengifo 2-0 with a score.