Angels beat Twins 4-2 with 9 Ohtani’s strikeouts

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Sunday.

Wrangled up a dub 🤠#GoHalos | #SoCalMcD pic.twitter.com/CLJbLnR1ZA

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) May 21, 2023

Shohei Ohtani had 9 strikeouts in six innings, while Mickey Moniak achieved his second big hit in the series to help his team en route to victory.

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Ohtani also allowed 2 runs and 2 hits, but did not get a decision. For the 4th time in 10 games this season he has managed to bag 9 or more strikeouts, ranking him third in the list with 80. He leads the majors with a .142 opponent batting average.

Moniak came through with a two-run double off Pablo López  in the seventh for a 3-1 lead.

Chris Devenski wrapped up the win and Carlos Estévez earned his 12th save.