ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani continues to rewrite the baseball record books, reaching milestones on both sides of the ball. On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star earned his 13th win on the mound, while also hitting his 40th home run of the season, becoming the first player to achieve this feat since Babe Ruth in 1918..
Ohtani’s dominant outing against the Chicago Cubs was a testament to his versatility and unmatched abilities. In seven innings of work, he allowed just one run on four hits, striking out 10 batters. At the plate, he went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the third inning off Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks..
With his 13th victory, Ohtani extended his lead as the major league leader in wins. He is also among the top contenders for the American League MVP award, as his impressive performance has helped keep the Angels in the Wild Card race..
Ohtani’s 40th home run marked a historic moment. He became the first player to record at least 13 wins and 40 homers in a season since Ruth accomplished the feat in 1918. Ruth, widely considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, set the single-season record with 54 home runs and 13 wins that year..
Ohtani’s achievements have drawn comparisons to Ruth, who was known for his exceptional power and ability to contribute both as a pitcher and a hitter. Ohtani’s success in both roles has earned him the nickname .
