Ohtani’s 2nd HR Leads Off 12th as Angels Rally for 9–6 Win at Rangers

Ohtani’s 2nd HR Leads Off 12th as Angels Rally for 9–6 Win at Rangers
Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the 12th inning at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on June 12, 2023. Tim Heitman/Getty Images
The Associated Press
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ARLINGTON, Texas—Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the 12th inning, going deep for the second time in the game as the Los Angels Angels beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 9–6 on Monday night, June 12.

Los Angeles was down 5–1 after three innings, but Ohtani’s solo homer in the seventh inning extended his hitting streak to nine games and tied it at 5–5.