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Ohtani Knocks In A Career-High Eight Runs, Then Strikes Out A Career-High 13 The Next Day

Shohei Ohtani is the first player in major league history to have an 8-RBI game and a 13-strikeout game in his career.

Ohtani accomplished the two feats on consecutive days.

June 21, 2022: Shohei Ohtani hit two three-run homers and drove in a career-high eight runs. Ohtani is the eighth player in Angels history to have eight RBIs in a game. It was also the most RBIs in a game by a Japanese-born player. His two dongs were hit 423 and 438 feet.

June 22, 2022: Shohei Ohtani pitched eight scoreless innings and struck out a career-high 13 batters.