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Shohei Ohtani 'simply thankful' for MLB All-Star Game experience
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Shohei Ohtani allows 4 earned runs, takes the loss in the Astros' 7-5 win over the spiraling Angels – NewsNation
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out 11, Angels beat Royals 2-0
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Plaschke: Shohei Ohtani is playing baseball's best season - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again this season after tearing UCL; hits MLB-leading home run in same game
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Angels star Shohei Ohtani to miss the remainder of the season - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani's former baseball coach and teammates in Japan remember a star : NPR
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Opinion: Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani are a match made in heaven – NBC Los Angeles
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