The reigning American League MVP Shohei Ohtani, of the Los Angeles Angels, hit his first career grand slam, of two homers, in a 11-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Monday’s series opener at Angel Stadium. The Angels improved to 20–11, extending their lead in the AL West over the Houston Astros by one game.
Ohtani was 3-for-4 on the day tying a career high five RBIs, while raising his batting average to .252 for the season with six home runs and 21 RBIs.
“I’m definitely having the most fun right now,” said Ohtani through interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. “I’m not having the best offensive year right now but the team is winning, which is the most important thing. We’re going to try to continue the hot streak.”
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