Angels’ Dual Threat Ohtani Starts at Astros

Angels’ Dual Threat Ohtani Starts at Astros
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws during the first inning of a baseball game on Sep. 3, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. AP Photo/Ashley Landis
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Ohtani Up

Big league home run leader Shohei Ohtani is unbeaten in his last 13 starts going into this outing for the Los Angeles Angels against the AL West-leading Astros in Houston.

Ohtani (9-1, 2.97 ERA) is 8-0 since his last loss. Considered by many the leading candidate for AL MVP, he has struck out 135 and allowed just 79 hits in 112 innings. He’s also hit 43 homers and ranks among the MLB leaders with 23 stolen bases.