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Shohei Ohtani launches 31st home run in victory, tying Hideki Matsui's record for most in MLB season by a Japanese-born player - ESPN
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Ohtani hits 31st homer, ties Matsui's Japanese MLB HR record
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Why the Yankees should sign Shohei Ohtani - Pinstripe Alley
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Sho-Time' comes to town as Shohei Ohtani, Angels face Twins starting Thursday
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Shohei Ohtani breaks Hideki Matsui's home run mark for Japanese player
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Shohei Ohtani sets single-season home run record for Japanese-born players - Sports Illustrated