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Shohei Ohtani starts as pitcher, finishes a triple shy at plate
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Shohei Ohtani flirts with a cycle while pitching in Angels' victory – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani hits for historic cycle!
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani booed because he didn't hit for cycle
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Ohtani is first MLB player to qualify as both hitter, pitcher
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Shohei Ohtani NEARLY hits for the CYCLE while ALSO striking out EIGHT Athletics!
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Which is more likely for Shohei Ohtani: A no-hitter or a cycle? - ESPN - SweetSpot- ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani impresses with 11 Ks in Fenway debut, Red Sox shutout
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Shohei Ohtani flirts with a cycle while pitching in Angels' victory – Orange County Register
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Ohtani narrowly misses cycle, pitches Angels past A's
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Shohei Ohtani flirts with a cycle while pitching in Angels' victory – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani nearly homers to complete cycle