The Los Angeles Angels tied a dubious major league record when they smashed seven home runs — all solo shots — but still lost to the Oakland Athletics 8-7 on Thursday in Anaheim, California.
The Angels are just the second team to hit seven solo homers and lose, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. They're also the first team in the majors to hit seven solo homers and score no other runs in a game.
Shohei Ohtani, who left Wednesday night's game due to a left forearm cramp, bounced back with two of the homers and two RBIs.
It was his 11th multihomer game in the majors and fifth this season. Kurt Suzuki, Taylor Ward, Jo Adell and Jared Walsh also went deep for the Angels, who went 2-5 on their homestand.
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