It was a bittersweet night for Angels’ Shohei Ohtani as he hit his 39th home run of the season, but the team ultimately fell 4-1 to the Blue Jays.
Ohtani, who is the first player in Major League Baseball history to both pitch and hit in the same season, was the star of the show as he hit a solo home run in the top of the third inning to put the Angels ahead 1-0. It was his 39th home run of the season, which ties him with Mark McGwire for the most home runs by a rookie in the American League.
Unfortunately for Ohtani and the Angels, the Blue Jays responded with four runs in the bottom of the third inning to take a 4-1 lead. The Angels were unable to respond and Ohtani was pulled from the game in the fourth inning.
Despite the loss, it was still a memorable night for Ohtani and Angels fans alike. Ohtani has been a revelation this season, and his 39 home runs are a testament to his incredible talent. He has been one of the most exciting players to watch this season and will surely be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
The Angels will look to bounce back from this loss as they continue their push for a playoff spot. With Ohtani leading the way, they have a great chance of making it to October.
