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News, Blog and GuidesThe New York Yankees crashed back down to earth as LA Angels’ Japanese star Shohei Ohtani made history on Saturday.
Stats PerformUpdate: Aug 29th, 2021 08:00 EDT
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The New York Yankees’ 13-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of the Oakland Athletics in MLB, beaten 3-2.
The Yankees were riding their best winning streak since a 13-game run in 1961, having reached 15 in a row in 1960 and 19 in succession in 1947.
But the Yankees crashed back down to earth on Saturday as the A’s snapped their six-game skid in the process, despite Aaron Judge’s two-run homer in the ninth.
Frankie Montas fuelled the A’s with seven shut-out innings, while Matt Chapman homered for the hosts in Oakland.
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 28: Third baseman Rougned Odor #12 (L) and pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. #65 (R) of the New York Yankees react after Starling Marte #2 of the Oakland Athletics was doubled off of third base in the bottom of the third inning at RinThearon W. HendersonAFP
Ohtani celebrates another milestone
Shohei Ohtani became the first Los Angeles Angels and Japanese-born player with a 40-home run and 20-stolen base season after helping his team rout the San Diego Padres 10-2. Ohtani – who already leads the majors with 41 homers – reached the mark with his 20th stolen base in 2021. According to Stats Perform, he is the third American League (AL) player with 40-plus home runs and 20-plus stolen bases before September, joining Alex Rodriguez (2007) and Ken Griffey Jr. (1999).
Shohei Ohtani of the @Angels is the 3rd AL player with 40+ home runs and 20+ stolen bases before September. He joins Alex Rodriguez in 2007 and Ken Griffey Jr. in 1999.
— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) August 29, 2021
The Chicago Cubs blanked city rivals the Chicago White Sox 7-0 behind home runs from Patrick Wisdom and Alec Mills, and a Rafael Ortega grand slam.
The Kansas City Royals prevailed 4-2 against the Seattle Mariners after Salvador Perez homered for the fourth straight game.
Brault battered by Cardinals
The less said about Steven Brault’s performance, the better after the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher was put to the sword by the St Louis Cardinals in a 13-0 humbling. Brault was crushed by the Cardinals, giving up eight hits, seven runs and two walks in three innings. He fell apart in the third inning after allowing five runs on six hits.
