Ohtani hits 32nd HR, tops Matsui’s Japanese sluggers record

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has hit his MLB-leading 32nd homer for the Los Angeles Angels, breaking Hideki Matsui’s record for homers in a major league season by a Japanese player. Ohtani surpassed Matsui’s full-season record before the All-Star break with his solo shot to right in the fifth inning against Boston. Matsui set the mark with the Yankees in 2004. Ohtani pitched seven innings to earn a victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night. He improved to 4-1 in his first mound start since becoming the first player to be selected for the All-Star Game as both a pitcher and a hitter.