Angels Sting the Rays 11–3 as ‘Sho’ Hits First Career Grand Slam

Shohei Ohtani #17 and Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrate a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, in Anaheim, on May 9, 2022. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

The reigning American League MVP Shohei Ohtani, of the Los Angeles Angels, hit his first career grand slam, of two homers, in a 11-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Monday’s series opener at Angel Stadium. The Angels improved to 20–11, extending their lead in the AL West over the Houston Astros by one game.

Ohtani was 3-for-4 on the day tying a career high five RBIs, while raising his batting average to .252 for the season with six home runs and 21 RBIs.