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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Angels star Shohei Otani served as the second designated hitter today. In the away game against the Yankees, he hit the 4th home of the season and ran the first steal of the season to help the Angels win 5-2 ball.

Shohei Otani hit a two-run shot from right field for the first time, the fourth home run of the season. The batting speed of this home run was 116.7 miles (about 187.8 kilometers), the elevation angle was only 19 degrees, and the flight distance was 391 feet. .

This is Otani's opening 7 games apart.

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Angel star Shohei Otani kicked off.

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Otani went to first base when Shohei Ohtani hit the catcher's glove with his swing in the fifth inning, allowing Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka to block the hit.

Shohei Otani then stole second base, and Kyle Tooka made a pass error, allowing Otani to run to third base.

Then Anthony Rendon hit Goofy for a sacrifice, allowing Shohei Otani to run back to 1 point.

In total, Shohei Ohtani had 3 hits, 1 hit and 2 RBIs, including 1 home run, 2 runs, 1 strikeout, and a 30% batting average after the game.

The Angels' starting left-hander Jose Suarez conceded 2 points in only 3.1 innings, regardless of victory or defeat.

Andrew Wantz backed up 1.2 scoreless innings and won his first win of the season.

José Quijada backed up 1 scoreless inning and scored his third rescue of the season; Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt allowed 4 runs in 3.2 innings, his first loss of the season.


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Angels star Shohei Ohtani ran for the first time this season and stole a base.

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Angels star Shohei Ohtani ran back to the plate to score.

(USA TODAY)

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