Angels' Ohtani makes history after 4-for-5 day against Mariners

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Angels star Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history again after 4-for-5 day against Mariners

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 8/17/22

To no one's surprise, Los Angeles Angels' two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of another standout campaign.

On Wednesday, Ohtani had another Ohtani-like day at the plate against the Seattle Mariners, finishing 4-for-5 with a triple, home run and four RBI in an 11-7 loss.

Ohtani's triple in the seventh inning was the 20th of his career, which helped the two-way marvel make more baseball history. According to Stats By Stats, Ohtani joins Johnny Cooney as only the second player to record 20 career triples, and 20 career wins.

After his triple today, Shohei Ohtani of @Angels becomes the second MLB player to debut in 1920 or later to have 20+ career triples at the plate and 20+ career wins as a pitcher, joining Johnny Cooney.
— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) August 17, 2022

Shohei Ohtani with an RBI triple to right and he's 3-for-4. It's his second straight three-hit game. #Angels down 9-4. pic.twitter.com/qm075WXoo0
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) August 17, 2022

The 28-year-old is making a big case to win back-to-back AL MVP awards.

Ohtani is batting .259/.352/.504 with 26 home runs and 68 RBI in 113 games.

On the mound, Ohtani has been just as impressive. Over 20 starts, he's compiled a 10-7 record with a 2.69 ERA.

Ohtani's performance on the field hasn't helped the Angels in the win/loss department. After their third-straight defeat Wednesday against the Mariners, the Angels fell to 51-67 on the year, 24 games back of the AL West-leading Houston Astros.

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