Ohtani’s 30th HR Rallies Angels to 3–2 Victory Over Yankees

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with David Fletcher (22) and Mike Trout (27) after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Aug. 31, 2022. Ashley Landis/ AP Photo

ANAHEIM—Shohei Ohtani became the first player in major league history to hit 30 home runs and record 10 pitching wins in the same season as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 3–2 victory over the New York Yankees on Aug. 31.

Ohtani’s three-run shot to center off a 97.9 mph fastball by Gerrit Cole (10–7) in the sixth put the Angels on top after they had been held to two hits the first five innings.