Shohei Ohtani launched his 30th home run of the season and did so in a powerful way -- a 493-foot shot that was the longest of his major league career and the longest by any player in the big leagues this season.
that was the longest of his major league career and the longest by any player in the big leagues this season.
The solo shot came in the sixth inning and continued a torrid stretch for the Japanese sensation. He now has 15 home runs in June , increasing an Angels record for a month he had set Thursday. He also tied Babe Ruth , Bob Johnson and Roger Maris for the AL mark in June.
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