ARLINGTON -- Hours after receiving a recommendation to undergo Tommy John surgery, Shohei Ohtani showed that his damaged right elbow won't hinder his potent left-handed bat for now.
Ohtani homered twice en route to a four-hit night for the Angels, who cruised to a 9-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday to earn a series victory at Globe Life Park.
Ohtani's 17th home run of the season -- a solo shot to right field off Austin Bibens-Dirkx -- extended the Angels' lead to 6-0 in the fifth inning.