Shohei Ohtani belted his American League-leading 21st home run and got multiple hits for the fourth straight game Wednesday during the Los Angeles Angels' 6-3 loss against the Texas Rangers.

While his team's three-game winning run came to an end at Globe Life Field, Ohtani's two-run, opposite-field shot off Will Smith in the ninth inning saw the two-way star move two clear of the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge in the AL home run chart.

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Batting second as the designated hitter, Ohtani also singled in the fourth as he went 2-for-4 with a walk, raising his batting average to .299.

Marcus Semien broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run homer for the Rangers in the seventh when Corey Seager followed with a solo shot, both off Jimmy Herget.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, like Ohtani, went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a walk on the day as they won 10-6 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

With the Cubs leading 7-6 in the eighth, Suzuki doubled to right-center field to plate two insurance runs off Colin Holderman at Wrigley Field.

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels dodges a pitch in the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo