Posted on 08/19/2021 9:43:08 AM PDT by nikos1121
DETROIT -- Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th homer and pitched eight sharp innings, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Wednesday night.
The Comerica Park crowd of 27,282 was hoping to see Cabrera hit his 500th career homer, but the slugger went 1-for-4 with a first-inning single.
"He's obviously one of the best hitters of all time and he's also a great person," Ohtani said. "I would have been OK with giving it up, and I hope he does it sooner rather than later."
Instead, Ohtani (8-1) put on a show. The Japanese right-hander allowed six hits, struck out eight and walked none in a 90-pitch outing. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, his 40 home runs are the highest hit by a pitcher in a single season, with Babe Ruth owning the next two slots: 1933 (34) and 1921 (20).
"I don't know what you can say about him that hasn't been said before," Angels manager Joe Maddon said. "He's not going to win the Triple Crown, but he's in the discussion for everything else. If you are a Cy Young or MVP voter, your eyes have to be wide open at this point."
Ohtani became the first major leaguer to hit 40 homers in a season in which he pitched at least 15 games. The previous record was 29 by Babe Ruth in 1919.
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DETROIT — Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th homer and pitched eight sharp innings, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Who cares?
Ohtani is a beast.
Well it is pretty spectacular that someone is actually pitching and hitting at a very high level, not since Babe Ruth has anyone done that, plus he’s not from the USA...makes somewhat intriguing..
“Who cares”
People who like baseball, the national pastime.
You do apparently since you took the time to read the article and respond to it.
Othani really is a Ruthian-type talent. Baseball hasn’t seen something like this in 100 years.
I’m a White Sox fan but I’m also an Ohtani fan. I can’t get enough of this guy. He’s a joy to watch in every aspect of his playing and his demeanor. He is polite and bows to his competitors. The Japanese can really teach us a lot.
Fully agree — I think its fantastic. Whats not to like?
Along with the “Field of Dreams” game, I’ll have to watch Ohtani’s next outing, to make it an even 2 MLBs games this season.
Since 11/16 the election I have not watched any Fox News or TV for that matter. I’ve watch some movies but Ohtani has really electrified me. I’m a White Sox fan but I don’t watch my team and I hear they’re in first place. I watch Ohtani I enjoy every minute of every YouTube video about the guy beginningvwith his days in Little League. I think he’s reincarnated Babe Ruth.
I posted this article because I don’t think free republic people on this forum know about the guy and would really enjoy following him in these days of despair post Trump.
Perhaps a stupid question. Do the Angels have to forego the use of a DH in order for Ohtani to get to bat?
I used to watch baseball.
When Ohtani pitches he also hits, so in those games the Angels lose the use of the DH for the entire game.
Americans bow to no one.
Thank you. Have never followed the AL or the DH rule but was aware that it isn’t simple.
“Who cares?”
Why are you being a jerk? If you don’t like it don’t post. Honestly, sanjuanbob, would you walk up to a group of people and say, “I don’t care about what you’re talking about...?”
Geez, sanjuanbob, get a life
Ohtani is the only good thing about baseball right now.
The Field of Dreams game was a no go for me because it included the Yankees. Eff the Yankees!
A pitcher is leading the home run race. It’s kinda fun.
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