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Shohei Ohtani is 'trying new things' on the mound. He's still nearly unhittable
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Sho No! Angels' Ohtani doesn't record out in return to mound
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Shohei Ohtani hits 40th HR after leaving mound early as Mariners rally past Angels with grand slam in 9th
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Shohei Ohtani allows 4 homers for the first time, still gets the victory in Angels' 8-5 win – KGET 17
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani becomes first pitcher since Babe Ruth to start game while leading MLB in homers
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Ohtani carries Angels past Boston, ending LA's 14-game skid –
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out 11, Angels beat Royals 2-0
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Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani nearly perfect in Big A mound debut – Daily News
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Shohei Ohtani shuts down A's for second big-league victory
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Shohei Ohtani timeline: The rookie MLB season of the phenom from Japan
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Two-way successes mounting for Ohtani
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Angels Star Shohei Ohtani Isn't the Best Two-Way Player Since Babe Ruth. He's Better. - WSJ
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Shohei Ohtani's Abbreviated Rookie Season Has Still Been a Near-Miracle - The Ringer
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With playoff hopes all but dashed, Angels' ambitious move to rally around Shohei Ohtani looks to be backfiring