OC Register: Shohei Ohtani continues homer binge in Angels’ victory over White Sox

AngelsWin.com · September 7, 2018

The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani is greeted by teammate Mike Trout after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of Friday’s game against the White Sox in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Felix Pena (64) throws the ball against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani (17) hits into a fielder’s choice during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) forces out Los Angeles Angels’ Justin Upton (8) at second base during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani (17) watches his three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani (17) watches his three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
White Sox center fielder Adam Engel cannot catch a three-run home run hit by the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani during the third inning of Friday’s game in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, center, is greeted by teammates Mike Trout, right and David Fletcher, left, after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, center left, is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, right, is greeted by Jose Briceno (10) after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 07: Taylor Ward #3 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws to first base for an out against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 7, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
Chicago White Sox’s Avisail Garcia, left, is safe at home as Los Angeles Angels catcher Jose Briceno, right, takes a late throw during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 07: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a single against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 7, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani (17) stands near second base in a game against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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CHICAGO — In early August, Shohei Ohtani had not hit a homer on the road and he had not hit one against a left-handed pitcher.

He’s making up for both now.

Ohtani hit a three-run homer against Chicago White Sox lefty Carlos Rodón, leading the Angels to a 5-2 victory on Friday night.

Ohtani has now hit four homers in the past three games of this trip, including three since he learned that he needs Tommy John surgery. Two of the four homers have been against lefties, including his Tuesday homer against Mike Minor.

Ohtani has four hits in his last eight at-bats against lefties, which has lifted his average to .203 against them.

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He also broke the record for a rookie from Japan with his 19th homer, surpassing Kenji Johjima’s 18 with the Seattle Mariners in 2006.

Andrelton Simmons also homered for the Angels, providing enough offense for Felix Peña as he continues to pitch well.

Peña gave up two runs in seven innings, matching the career-high he set in his last start. He’s worked at least six innings in five straight starts, posting a 2.82 ERA in the span.

The Angels moved Peña from the bullpen to the rotation at Triple-A in April, and since he’s joined the Angels he has a 3.82 ERA in 14 starts.

José Álvarez pitched a scoreless eighth and then Ty Buttrey worked the ninth for his first big league save.

More to come on this story.

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