SportsAngels' Ohtani matches Babe Ruth with double-digit wins, home runs
Two-way baseball star from Japan makes history, first to reach mark in 104 years
Shohei Ohtani throws a ball during a baseball game for the Los Angeles Angels in California, U.S. The Japanese player will be on the national team for the World Baseball Classic tournament, set for March 8-21. © AP
KATSUHIKO HARA, Nikkei Asia chief desk editor
August 10, 2022 14:04 JST
Updated on August 10, 2022 15:31 JST
NEW YORK -- Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday night earned his 10th win as a pitcher this season, becoming the first player to reach double-digit wins and hit at least 10 home runs in a Major League Baseball season since Babe Ruth accomplished the feat back in 1918.