On a night where most eyes were focused on Dyersville, Iowa, a much-anticipated MVP candidate showdown took place in Anaheim Thursday night. While the game didn’t quite match the intensity nor emotion of the Field of Dreams game, Angels fans had plenty to enjoy as the Halos came away victorious 6-3 against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Shohei Ohtani took the mound and led off for the Angels. He currently leads MLB in home runs and slugging percentage. Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. entered the game leading the American League in RBI, runs scored, OBP and OPS. Both guys had their moments against each other, but ultimately, Ohtani was the one who finished the game as the clear front-runner for the coveted AL MVP award.