Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs Mets after tearing elbow ligament

By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 2 as a designated hitter with a double that keyed a 2-run inning for the Angels against the New York Mets in the first game after Los Angeles said the two-way star had torn an elbow ligament. Ohtani also walked three times, once intentionally. Los Angeles said Wednesday that Ohtani will not pitch again this season because of the torn ligament in his right elbow. He exited his scheduled start that day against Cincinnati after 26 pitches. Ohtani had Tommy John surgery in 2018 after his AL Rookie of the Year season.