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Angels off to best start since ’79[/h]
Los Angeles has won six straight and nine of 10. The Angels’ 12-3 start matches their best record after 15 games, set in 1979.
Zack Cozart and Ohtani, who doubled in his first at-bat, led off the eighth with singles off Justin Grimm (0-2). Two batters later, Kinsler’s flyout to center drove in Ohtani.
“I like him anywhere in the lineup,” Los Angeles manager Mike Scioscia said of Ohtani.
Ohtani, who batted seventh, finished 2-for-4. He’s now hitting .367.
“I’m glad I made an opportunity for my team with my second hit,” Ohtani said. “The ball dropped in a good spot. (Grimm) has good curveballs, so I thought he would pitch those balls, but I’m glad that I was able to hit.”
Ohtani, who is 2-0 on the mound, is scheduled to make his next start on Sunday against Royals rookie Eric Skoglund.
Angels off to best start since ’79[/h]
Los Angeles has won six straight and nine of 10. The Angels’ 12-3 start matches their best record after 15 games, set in 1979.
Zack Cozart and Ohtani, who doubled in his first at-bat, led off the eighth with singles off Justin Grimm (0-2). Two batters later, Kinsler’s flyout to center drove in Ohtani.
“I like him anywhere in the lineup,” Los Angeles manager Mike Scioscia said of Ohtani.
Ohtani, who batted seventh, finished 2-for-4. He’s now hitting .367.
“I’m glad I made an opportunity for my team with my second hit,” Ohtani said. “The ball dropped in a good spot. (Grimm) has good curveballs, so I thought he would pitch those balls, but I’m glad that I was able to hit.”
Ohtani, who is 2-0 on the mound, is scheduled to make his next start on Sunday against Royals rookie Eric Skoglund.
