Angels’ Shohei Ohtani hits 2 HRs hours after learning he needs Tommy John surgery

Shohei Ohtani got some rough news Wednesday. https://www.athleticsedges.com/oakland-athletics/matt-joyce-jersey After undergoing an MRI on his right elbow, the Angels’ pitcher/designated hitter learned he had damaged his UCL further and Tommy John surgery was recommended.The news clearly did not affect his hitting.Batting third for Los Angeles against the Rangers, Ohtani connected for two home runs, and two mammoth bombs at that. He now has 18 homers on the year.He might not be able to pitch right now, but Shohei Ohtani isn https://www.athleticsedges.com/oakland-athletics/kendall-graveman-jersey ‘t about to stop hitting bombs.pic.twitter.com/YQR59lTZNr Sporting News (@sportingnews) September 6, 2018″Take that, Tommy John! »pic.twitter.com/Rm2krKCiAU Sporting News (@sportingnews) September 6, 2018Better still, Ohtani finished the day 4 for 4 with the two home runs,posting the secondfour-hit game of his career.Ohtani will likely undergoTommy John surgery, which will keep him out until at least 2020.He will be a big lo s not just for his pitching Jose Canseco Jersey arm, but for his hitting as well. Ohtanihas led the Angels in batting average and OPS since August.