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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, left, laughs with Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera at first during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, June 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Ohtani, backed by Ward's slam, leads Angels past Tigers 7-5

By Greg Beacham Jun. 18, 2021 12:52 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Jared Walsh (20) and Max Stassi (33) celebrate with Taylor Ward (3) after Walsh and Stassi scored off of single hit by Juan Lagares during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ohtani HR, Angels rally past Mariners 12-5; Kikuchi injured

By Joe Reedy Jun. 06, 2021 01:31 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Mayers reacts after striking out Boston Red Sox's Michael Chavis to end the baseball game during the ninth inning, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Ohtani's 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th sends Angels over Bosox 6-5

By Maureen Mullen May. 16, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, watches his home run hit in front of Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Ohtani's HR helps Angels end skid with 4-2 win over Astros

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 25, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals Andrew Benintendi (16) steals second base as the ball gets past Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (22) during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Benintendi advanced to third base on the play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Pérez delivers with bat to finish big series, KC tops Angels

By Avery Osen Apr. 14, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Ohtani homers, drives in 4 as Angels beat Blue Jays 7-1

By Mark Didtler Apr. 09, 2021 10:23 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue Jays

By Mark Didtler Apr. 08, 2021 11:20 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

The Kansas City Royals play against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue

By David Brandt Aug. 28, 2020 10:53 PM EDT

Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis dives to catch a ball hit for a sacrifice fly by Los Angeles Angels' Justin Upton during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Rendon homers in season debut, Angels rout Mariners 10-2

By Greg Beacham Jul. 29, 2020 02:33 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani reacts in the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Monday, July 27, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Canha homers as Athletics beat Angels 3-0 for winning series

By Janie Mccauley Jul. 27, 2020 07:47 PM EDT