Ohtani, NL Wild Card, Twins: The Latest Buzz in Baseball

Shohei Ohtani's Historic Season Continues

Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani continues to make history in Major League Baseball. The Los Angeles Angels' two-way star is hitting .361, while also leading the league in home runs (48) and RBIs (125). He recently became the first player in MLB history to hit 45 home runs and steal 25 bases in a single season.

Ohtani's performance has helped the Angels stay in contention for a wild-card berth. Los Angeles is currently 3.5 games behind the Oakland Athletics for the second wild-card spot.

NL Wild Card Race Heats Up

The NL Wild Card race is one of the most exciting in baseball. With just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, several teams are vying for the two available spots.

The Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Diego Padres are all within 1.5 games of each other for the top wild-card spot. The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are also in contention, but they are a few games behind.

Twins' Playoff Hopes Dwindling

The Minnesota Twins have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball this season. After winning the AL Central division in 2020, the Twins have struggled in 2021 and are now 10 games behind the Chicago White Sox.

The Twins' offense has been abysmal this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in several categories. Minnesota has also been plagued by injuries, which have contributed to their struggles.