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Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs Mets after tearing elbow ligament
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Mets pitcher Kodai Senga jokes about recruiting Shohei Ohtani - Baseball - Sports - Daily Express US
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Shohei Ohtani crushes a home run to give Japan a 3-0 lead vs. Australia in the first inning
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Ohtani, Star-Studded US Eye World Baseball Classic Crown
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Shohei Ohtani's latest incredible feat proves why MLB star is worth $600m contract - Mirror Online
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Ohtani becomes first Japanese player to lead MLB season jersey sales, National
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Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter
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Shohei Ohtani has spoken, and Angels must act — with a trade — for good of the franchise
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Shohei Ohtani becomes a two-way All-Star for the THIRD straight year
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WBC roundup: Shohei Ohtani, unbeaten Japan head to quarterfinals
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani to start Japan's WBC opener against China