Shohei Otani’s Struggles Continue as Angels Fall to Athletics
On August 31st, Angels pitcher Shohei Otani took to the field as the “3rd designated hitter” against the Athletics. However, his performance left much to be desired. In three at-bats, Otani managed just one hit, extending his hitless streak to eight consecutive games, the longest of the season for him. The team suffered a 9-2 defeat, with the Athletics accumulating 14 hits and scoring 9 runs, leaving the Angels in a 7-run deficit.
This marked the second consecutive day in which the Angels found themselves in third place. In his first at-bat, with one out and a runner on first base in the first inning, Otani failed to deliver and grounded out. In his second at-bat, with two outs and a runner on third base in the third inning, Otani once again couldn’t find success and was retired by the third baseman. It wasn’t until the third at-bat that Otani finally connected and hit a hard double down the right-field line, securing his fourth consecutive hit. Although the play allowed Drury to advance to third, the Angels couldn’t capitalize on the scoring opportunity.
In the eighth inning, with two outs, Otani faced an opposing pitcher who deliberately ran out the pitch clock by reaching a full count. The crowd erupted in boos from the opposing team as Otani attempted to stay focused. Eventually, he managed to hit a double to right center field, allowing Drury to score from first base. Otani ended the game with a batting average of .307, recording 1 hit and 1 walk in his three at-bats.
Prior to the game, several major player transfers were announced, including Lucas Giolito and Hunter Renfro. Additionally, seven players were promoted from the minors, resulting in significant changes to the team’s lineup. Unfortunately, starting pitcher Sandoval struggled, giving up 5 runs in the third inning. This loss further added to the Angels’ season-long struggles, leaving them with a 7-run deficit.
Overall, Otani’s performance continues to be a source of concern for the Angels. With his hitless streak currently at eight games, the team will be relying on him to break out of this slump in order to turn their season around.
(Full Account editorial section)
In the third at-bat, he hit a double down the right field line and hit 4 consecutive hits.
Athletics 9-2 Angels (Japan time 2nd, Auckland)
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On the 1st (2nd Japan time), Angels pitcher Shohei Otani started the game against the Athletics as the “3rd designated hitter” and had 1 hit in 3 at bats. In the third at-bat, he hit a hard double down the right-field line, but he was hitless in eight consecutive games, his worst streak of the season. The team lost 14 hits and 9 runs, and the debt was 7.
3rd place for 2 games in a row. In the first at bat with one death and first base in the first inning, he fell to one grounder, and in the second at bat with two deaths and a third base in the third inning, he fell to three basemen. A double through the right side of the first baseman made it his 4th hit in a row. Drury advanced to third with the play up the middle, but it did not result in a score.
In the 4th at bat with 2 outs in the 8th inning, the opposing pitcher ran out the pitch clock by a full count. Boos exploded from enemy territory on the ball. Following Drury’s double to right center, he blasted from first base to home. The batting average was .307 with 1 hit and 1 walk in 3 at bats.
On the previous day, August 31 (1st), the transfer destinations of five major players, including pitcher Lucas Giolito and outfielder Hunter Renfro, were decided on Webber. Seven new players were promoted from the minors, and the line-up has changed significantly. Starting pitcher Sandoval was held in the 3rd inning 0-0, and this inning yielded 5 runs. It was not a winning streak, and the debt was 7, the worst game this season.
(Full Account editorial section)
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