Shohei Ohtani Matches Babe Ruth, , Makes History in Boston.br CNN reports two-way Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is br having a season for the history books.br On May 5, Ohtani threw seven scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox, striking out 11 batters.br On May 5, Ohtani threw seven scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox, striking out 11 batters.br In leading his Los Angeles Angels to br an 8-0 victory, Ohtani's prowess has br put him in some legendary company.br Batting third and pitching for the first br time at Fenway Park, Ohtani became br the first player to start as a pitcher...br Batting third and pitching for the first br time at Fenway Park, Ohtani became br the first player to start as a pitcher...br ... and bat in the top four spots br since Babe Ruth did the same br on September 20, 1919.br ... and bat in the top four spots br since Babe Ruth did the same br on September 20, 1919.br The all-around star managed to go br 2-for-4 in the game, driving in one br run in the eighth inning.br The all-around star managed to go br 2-for-4 in the game, driving in one br run in the eighth inning.br Joe Maddon, the manager of the Angels, has been impressed with the ability of Ohtani, calling his skills "otherworldly.".br Joe Maddon, the manager of the Angels, has been impressed with the ability of Ohtani, calling his skills "otherworldly.".br I hope you don’t start taking that for granted. Like it’s old hat. , Joe Maddon, Manager of Los Angeles Angels, via CNN.br It’s just so unusual. It’s otherworldly, on this br level of this game. , Joe Maddon, Manager of Los Angeles Angels, via CNN.br Ohtani threw 99 pitches in the game, br a season-high. 81 of them were strikes.br Ohtani threw 99 pitches in the game, br a season-high.