Ohtani’s Home Run Powers Angels to Third Consecutive Victory over Red Sox
＜Angels 7-3 Red Sox > May 24, Angel Stadium
Shohei Ohtani and Sandoval 12th Kabuto photo shoot
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大谷くんとサンディ、12号で撮影ポーズ💛 pic.twitter.com/QlXh4NtmQz
Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (28) played as the “No. 3 hitter DH. This was the final game of the three-game series against Red Sox outfielder Masanao Yoshida (29). Yoshida was the “No. 3 DH” and entered the game at No. 3 for the first time in the majors. Otani hit his 12th solo shot in four games to left-center field in his second at-bat of the third inning.
He struck out swinging in the first at-bat, gave up a solo shot, a fly out to left field, and a home run. His batting average was .208.
Yoshida went 1-for-3 with a double to first base, a double to right field, a groundout to second base, and a groundout to first base. 4 hits, 1 hit, and 1 run scored. His batting average was .299.
The Angels won their third straight game against the Red Sox.