Shohei Ohtani leads Angels over Marlins and makes history

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Shohei Ohtani allowed one unearned run in seven dominant innings and had the go-ahead hit in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.

The reigning AL MVP won his fifth consecutive start, limiting the Marlins to two hits. Ohtani (8-4) walked three and struck out 10 before 18,741, the fourth largest crowd at loanDepot Park this season.

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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Miami.  (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

"I didn’t change much, the most important thing is I made my pitches when I needed to," Ohtani said through a translator. "I think it’s huge when we’re winning and I’m pitching because I’m part of the ball club."

Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout was hitless in four at-bats and had an RBI. Trout is 1 for 21 with 13 strikeouts through the first five games of Los Angeles’ nine-game trip.

Max Stassi doubled and reached base three times to help the Angels snap a four-game skid.

During his current stretch of successful outings, Ohtani has an ERA of 0.27 and limited opponents to 16 hits in 33 2/3 innings.

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"I’m able to go without any worries on my body, fully healthy," Ohtani said. "It’s a huge part why I’m pitching well."

Ohtani’s two-RBI single with the bases loaded chased Miami starter Trevor Rogers (4-7) and capped a three-run fifth that put Los Angeles ahead 3-1.

"He’s one of the better arms in baseball, and then you’re going to see him at the