Stock Up, Stock Down: Brewers, Cardinals, Shohei Ohtani and more

By Scott Roche | Jun 16, 2023

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 12: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the twelfth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on June 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images) /

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Apr 18, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) follows through on a two run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Stock Up: Shohei Ohtani

Is there anything Shohei Ohtani can’t do? The Los Angeles Angels are slowly climbing their way back up the American League West standings, thanks in large part to Ohtani.

In the last 10 days, he went 23-for-54 with seven home runs and 15 RBI. Ohtani slashed .426/.515/.944, which included an impressive opposite-field home run Wednesday night against the AL West-leading Texas Rangers that went 453 feet. He wasn’t done.

Shohei Ohtani's AL-leading 21st home run. pic.twitter.com/vJ2vX9sYfH
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One night later, he showed why he’s the leading candidate for the American League MVP. He homered again, this time a 443-foot left-center blast into the second deck for his fourth home run of the series in a 5-3 victory. Ohtani went six innings, giving up two runs and striking out three. He improved to 6-2 with a 3.29 ERA and outdueling Rangers’ ace Nathan Eovaldi.

June is a big month for many reasons for the Angels with the season closing in on the midway point and the trade deadline over a month away. So far so good this month as it hits the halfway point taking three out of four over the division-leading Rangers.

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