In the first few games of the season, hot streaks are magnified — although this performance by Yermín Mercedes would have probably stood out any time. Mercedes became the first player since at least 1900 to began the season with eight consecutive hits. He added another hit Sunday night for the Chicago White Sox and is now 9 for 14 on the season. SHOHEI'S SHOWThe Los Angeles Angels sent two-way star Shohei Ohtani to the mound Sunday night against the White Sox and batted him second in their lineup. Ohtani also shut out Chicago through four innings, but the White Sox scored three in the fifth and Ohtani left the game.

Source: Fox News April 05, 2021 19:06 UTC