## MLB News: Ohtani, NL Wild Card, and Twins Updates **Ohtani's Historic Season Continues** Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani continues to make history in his remarkable 2022 season. On September 12, he became the first player in MLB history to record 10 wins and 100 strikeouts as both a pitcher and a batter in the same season. Ohtani achieved this feat with a dominant performance against the Texas Rangers, striking out 12 batters and allowing only one earned run over eight innings. * Ohtani's unique combination of pitching and hitting prowess has drawn comparisons to Babe Ruth. * He is currently a leading candidate for the American League MVP award. **NL Wild Card Race Heats Up** The race for the National League Wild Card spots is heating up as several teams are vying for the final playoff berths. The Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals are all within striking distance of securing a spot in the postseason. * The Brewers currently hold the top Wild Card spot with a 79-61 record. * The Phillies are hot on their heels at 77-63, while the Padres (76-64) and Cardinals (75-65) are not far behind. * With only a few weeks remaining in the regular season, every game is crucial for these teams. **Twins Suffer Major Setback** The Minnesota Twins had their playoff hopes dealt a significant blow when they lost 10-5 to the Chicago White Sox on September 13. The loss dropped the Twins to 73-67, 6.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central division. * The Twins' offensive struggles have been a major factor in their recent slide. * They have scored three or fewer runs in five of their last seven games. * With only 22 games remaining, the Twins will need a strong finish to have any chance of catching the Guardians.
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