WATCH: Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout Homer in the Same Game for the 8th Time This Season but in a Disappointing Losing Effort

In 2018, shortly after Shohei Ohtani’s much-awaited arrival at the Angels, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout successfully enabled themselves as the future face of the Yankees. And rightly so.

Ohtani began his MLB career with a bang by winning the AL Rookie of the Year in 2018. Following that, he appeared on two All-Star teams and won the American League MVP award and the Silver Slugger award in 2021. Moreover, in 2021, Ohtani signed a two-year extension contract with the Angels for $8.5million.

On the other hand, Mike Trout has been with the Angels since his the start of his MLB career in 2011. Since then, he’s won three American League MVP awards, and eight Silver Slugger awards, and appeared on ten All-Star teams. Back in 2019, Trout signed a 12-year extension contract for a whopping $426million.

Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout’s magical run

All in all, these two stars have been magnificent for the Angels. However, the last time the Angels reached the postseason was in 2014. Ohtani and Trout have displayed a brilliant show of their talent. However, their combined effort hasn’t helped the Angels yet. Similarly, even in this season, Ohtani and Trout have already clocked 33 and 32 homers, respectively. But, the Angels are down at number 3 in the West Division of the AL.

Yesterday’s game against the Detroit Tigers was the 22nd instance of Trout and Ohtani smashing a homer in the same season and the 8th time in 2022.

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Even after the two home runs, the Angels lost the home game against the Detroit Tigers. Markedly, they won the series 2-1.

What next for LA Angels?

Despite a successful season for their stars, the Angels are disappointingly placed at number 3 of the West Division. Given their current position, the only way they can make the postseason is through the Wild Card berth. Will they be able to do it?

What needs to be noted is the last time they made the postseason – 2014. Will the Angels make a strong comeback in the MLB next season?

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