A’s won all 3 times they faced Pitcher Shohei Ohtani this year

Sep 20 2021 by Athletics Nation

 
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Ohtani was great, but the A’s outdueled him each time

Most likely, Shohei Ohtani will win the American League MVP this year.

The Los Angeles Angels star has been one of the two or three best hitters in the AL, and his 44 homers rank third in the majors. Meanwhile he’s also been one of the best starting pitchers in the league, with a 3.28 ERA that puts him comfortably in the Top 10, powered by a ton of strikeouts. It’s a combination of...

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