Halos Heaven · Aug 15, 2021
Angels look to avoid sweep against Astros
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Shoehei Ohtani has been making history all season.
He has hit home runs.
He has struck out batters with 100 mph pitches.
Now he has a chance to etch his name in the Angels record books.
After a solo shot in the first inning off of Houston’s Luis Garcia, he tied the franchise’s record for most home runs by a left-hand hitter in a single season.
Ohtani’s 39 home runs ties Reggie Jackson in 1982.
His next home run will not only put him atop the list but also make him the xxth Angel player to hit 40 home runs.
He would also be just seven home runs away from the Angels all time record for home runs in a single season set by Troy Glaus in 2000.