By Mike Cook
MINNEAPOLIS Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 35th home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Sunday.
Ohtani, who had two hits, lasered a line drive into the right-field seats for a solo homer in the sixth inning that broke a 2-all tie. The Angels overcame an early two-run deficit to take three of four games in the series.
“He just always responds. He likes the spotlight. He likes the big moments,” Angels manager Joe Maddon said.
Ohtani had four hits in his previous 17 at bats.
Max Stassi had three hits and drove in three runs for the Angels.
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Ramon Laureano homers as A s get past Shohei Ohtani, Angels
Field Level Media
20 Jul 2021, 15:19 GMT+10
All-Star Game starter Shohei Ohtani pitched six shutout innings, but Ramon Laureano greeted reliever Steve Cishek with a three-run home run Monday night as the Oakland Athletics outlasted the visiting Los Angeles Angels 4-1 in the opener of a two-game series.
Left-hander Cole Irvin combined with closer Lou Trivino on an eight-hitter, helping the A s end a two-game losing streak while sending the Angels to a second straight defeat.
Making his first appearance since earning the win in the All-Star Game last Tuesday, Ohtani dueled Irvin for six scoreless innings.