NEW YORK -- Shohei Ohtani doubled to key a two-run third inning, leading the Angels to a 3-1 win over the New York Mets on Friday night in the first game after Los Angeles announced the two-way superstar had torn an elbow ligament.
Ohtani, hurt while pitching Wednesday against Cincinnati, finished 1 for 2 with three walks.
New York (59-70) dropped below Washington into last place in the NL East - the latest the Mets have been in sole possession of the cellar this late in a season since 2005. The Mets and Yankees are both in last place this late in the season for the first time.