Ohtani Shohei hits 20th homerun of season

NHK -- Jul 25

Japanese two-way baseball star Ohtani Shohei of the Los Angeles Angels has hit his 20th homer of the season.

On Saturday, Ohtani started as the leadoff designated hitter at the home ground of the Atlanta Braves.

He grounded out in his first at bat. But he got his first hit for the second half of the season in the third inning by crushing a fastball into right field.

In his third at bat in the fifth inning, Ohtani belted a solo homer into the stands on the right side of the stadium.

It was his first homer in nine games, and the 20th for the season. ...continue reading