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Angels' Shohei Ohtani named A.L. starting pitcher for All-Star
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July 26, 2021: Shohei Ohtani sets records as Angels beat Rockies
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Ohtani, Acuña Jr. lead All-Star voting, named as first two starters
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BASEBALL Shohei Ohtani Named American League's Starting Pitcher
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Shohei Ohtani 'simply thankful' for MLB All-Star Game experience
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Angels Star Ohtani named starting pitcher, will lead off for
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Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves
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Shohei Ohtani named All-Star as pitcher and hitter for second
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Shohei Ohtani gets All-Star win for AL with perfect first inning
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Why Shohei Ohtani isn't pitching in MLB All-Star Game: Finger
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Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani among starters for MLB All-Star Game
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Ohtani becomes 1st 2-way All-Star with perfect 1st inning
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Shohei Ohtani not best choice to start for AL in All-Star Game