On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim earned a 4-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants, and it was thanks in large part to the efforts of Shohei Ohtani. The two-way star recorded his 10th mound victory of the season, becoming the first player since Babe Ruth in 1919 to record 10 wins as a pitcher and 10 home runs in the same season.
Ohtani was dominant on the mound, allowing just one run on three hits over six innings. He struck out seven batters and walked none, displaying the kind of control and command that has made him one of the most exciting players in baseball this season. His 10th win of the season ties him with teammate Andrew Heaney for the team lead, and it also ties him with Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan for the most wins by an Angels pitcher in a single season since 2000.
At the plate, Ohtani went 1-for-3 with a single and a walk. He now has 10 home runs on the season, making him the first player since Babe Ruth to record 10 wins as a pitcher and 10 home runs in the same season.
The Angels are now 54-48 on the season and are just two games back of the first place Houston Astros in the AL West. With Ohtani’s continued success on both sides of the ball, they have a real chance to make a run at the division title.
It’s been an incredible season for Ohtani, who has proven himself to be a true two-way threat. His 10th mound victory of the season is just another example of his remarkable talent, and it’s clear that he’s only getting better as the season progresses. If he can continue to dominate on both sides of the ball, the Angels could be in for a very successful second half of the season.
