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Shohei Ohtani launches 3-run HR in first home at bat for Angels

Shohei Ohtani has his first major league home run.

The Japanese slugger launched a three-run shot in his first home at bat Tuesday night for the Los Angeles Angels, giving them a 6-2 lead in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians.

Ohtani smacked a 73 mph curveball from Indians right-hander Josh Tomlin over the wall at Angel Stadium. Ohtani was the Angels' designated hitter, batting from the No. 8 spot in the order.

In his big-league batting debut Thursday in Oakland, Ohtani was 1 for 5. He singled on the first pitch he saw.