The Los Angeles Angels put on a show in their final home game before the trade deadline, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5 in a thrilling game. Shohei Ohtani was the star of the show, hitting a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the Angels the lead. The Angels had trailed 5-3 heading into the sixth inning, but Ohtani’s blast put them ahead for good.
The home run was Ohtani’s fourth of the season and his first since returning from an elbow injury that had sidelined him since June. It was also his first home run at Angel Stadium since April. The home run was met with a standing ovation from the crowd, who were thrilled to see Ohtani back in action.
The Angels’ offense was led by Mike Trout, who went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Albert Pujols also had a big night, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. The Angels’ bullpen was also impressive, shutting down the Pirates over the final three innings to secure the win.
The win was a nice send-off for Ohtani, who is expected to be traded before the deadline. He has been one of the most exciting players in baseball this season, and it was great to see him go out with a bang. The Angels will miss him, but they will be hoping to get a good return for him in any potential trade.
Overall, it was a great night for the Angels and their fans. They showed that they can still compete despite the looming trade deadline, and they gave their fans something to cheer about as they head into the final stretch of the season.
