Shohei Ohtani extended his scoreless streak to 21 2/3 innings after a five-hit ball that went into the sixth and struck out 11, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Wednesday. .
At bat, Ohtani came to the plate three times but failed to connect. Luis Rengifo hit a two-run homer and Mike Trout a two-run early bird to cover the Angels’ disappointing nine-game stay in their stadium.
Ohtani (7-4) allowed five singles and one walk on balls in his fourth straight start. The American League MVP hasn’t given up a run since the fifth inning of his brilliant performance against Boston on June 9, which has given him a 0.34 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings in his last four starts.
Michael Kopech (2-5) took the loss after allowing five hits and two passes on balls in 5 1/3 innings.
Raisel Iglesias pitched the ninth for his 15th save of the year.
For the White Sox, Cubans Yoan Moncada 4-0; Luis Robert 4-1, with a run scored; José Abreu 4-4, Dominican Leury García 3-0.
For the Angels, Venezuelan Luis Rengifo 3-2, with one run scored and two produced.
