ARLINGTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a double against the Texas Rangers in the second inning at Globe Life Field on April 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
For the first time in nearly 100 seasons, Shohei Ohtani became the first player since Babe Ruth to lead the majors in home runs ahead of his start. Ohtani delivered on the mound and at the plate en route to a 9-4 win over the Rangers. The victory for Ohtani marks his first since May 20, 2018.