Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani continues to execute plays only he is capable of; this time by blasting his 30th dinger of the season. Not only was it number 30 for Ohtani, it gave the Angels the lead against the New York Yankees. The Yankees, of course, boast the American League's other MVP candidate, Aaron Judge.The Los Angeles Angels posted a video of the dinger to Twitter.Los Angeles Angels@AngelsHE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos97693410HE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos https://t.co/VUAwLyquVbAaron Judge may be the better offensive player, but Shohei Ohtani is also a bonefide All-Star on the mound. It is a level of value that we have not seen in a single player in generations. With both players having groundbreaking seasons, the MVP race is very close. Plays like this from Ohtani bring it even closer.Doing this in a head-to-head matchup against Judge was just the icing on the cake for Ohtani.Angels in the Diamond Club@LTBU_2002@TalkinBaseball_ Showing why he’s the real MVP2@TalkinBaseball_ Showing why he’s the real MVPOhtani has been a player unlike any in the last 100 years. The only player comparable to him is the legendary Babe Ruth. What we are witnessing right now is genuinely special, and will be looked back on as an amazing period for the MLB.Mr. MuYagi 🥋@1bigmuMight be watching the best baseball player ever yo twitter.com/angels/status/…Los Angeles Angels@AngelsHE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos119264007HE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos https://t.co/VUAwLyquVbMight be watching the best baseball player ever yo twitter.com/angels/status/…NeverEndingEmbers@DiamondWildfirethere's no way this man is real. absolutely amazing. twitter.com/Angels/status/…Los Angeles Angels@AngelsHE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos14038HE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos https://t.co/VUAwLyquVbthere's no way this man is real. absolutely amazing. twitter.com/Angels/status/…s :)@forournineHow is he real i don’t understand twitter.com/angels/status/…Los Angeles Angels@AngelsHE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos120934037HE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos https://t.co/VUAwLyquVbHow is he real i don’t understand twitter.com/angels/status/…Not only did this hit go to dead center and clear the farthest part of the wall, it came against Gerrit Cole. Cole is arguably the best pitcher the Yankees have, and Ohtani beat him on this pitch.the poltergeist at fenway park@jdmartinezstanoff gerrit cole too this is perfection twitter.com/angels/status/…Los Angeles Angels@AngelsHE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos124124137HE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos https://t.co/VUAwLyquVboff gerrit cole too this is perfection twitter.com/angels/status/…The race for the MVP is as close as it can get. What both Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are doing is incredible. Unfortunately, only one can win the MVP.Phil@GGsMaestroI don’t understand how he’s not the clear front runner for MVP. 30+ homers while being one of the best pitchers in the league. Like bro. It’s not close. twitter.com/angels/status/…Los Angeles Angels@AngelsHE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos24199HE SHORE DID 🏖#GoHalos https://t.co/VUAwLyquVbI don’t understand how he’s not the clear front runner for MVP. 30+ homers while being one of the best pitchers in the league. Like bro. It’s not close. twitter.com/angels/status/…Plays like this will go a long way in voters' minds when it comes time to cast their ballots for MVP at the end of the season.TheTyster19 🫥 56-73@TTyster19@Angels LITERALLY BETTER THAT JUDGE7@Angels LITERALLY BETTER THAT JUDGEThat was exactly what the Angels needed in this game. The dinger took them from a two-run deficit to a one-run lead.Changules@mlbfanccc@Angels YES. THAT'S WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT!5@Angels YES. THAT'S WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT!Years from now, we will all still remember how it felt to watch Shohei Ohtani play baseball.Al Rodriguez@finsrod1@Angels Man can believe we get to witness shohei everyday@Angels Man can believe we get to witness shohei everydayDespite the lack of playoff hopes, the Angels are playing hard for their wins.Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels are playing with prideNew York Yankees v Los Angeles AngelsIt has been a tumultuous season for the Los Angeles Angels, but you wouldn't know that by watching them now. Ohtani is playing at an all-world level, and Mike Trout is his usual consistent self.They are taking the fight to the team with the second-best record in the American League. This should give fans a lot of hope and confidence for the future of this Angels team.