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Ohtani first to throw pitch, lead off to start season
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Astros down Angels 6-2
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Shohei Ohtani gets his 10th mound victory of the season in the Angels' 4-1 win over the Giants
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Ohtani to start, bat leadoff for American League in All-Star Game
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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 pitches 6 strong innings in Angels' win over Twins
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Shohei Ohtani: Angels DH pitched and hit first against Padres - Sports Illustrated
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani fans 12, takes loss as Dodgers silence Angels bats
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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani to start at pitcher, bat leadoff for AL in MLB All-Star Game - ESPN
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani's start shortened by rain delay in Angels' win
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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani takes a lead off of second during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth
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Shohei Ohtani allows 4 homers for the first time, still gets the victory in Angels' 8-5 win – KGET 17