Category: Ohtani

Ohtani Becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd Straight Year; 8 Braves Selected for July 11 Game

July 3, 2023
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NEW YORK—Shohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff on Sunday, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle—the most of any team since 2012. Ohtani was elected to the pitching staff by players 10 days after…

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Trout Might Not Get to Hit Vs Ohtani in WBC Championship

March 21, 2023
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MIAMI—That matchup between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic may not happen. Japan rallied in the ninth inning to beat Mexico and advance to Tuesday night’s championship game against the United States, but Shota Imanaga will start on the mound for the Samurai Warriors. If Trout is to bat against his…

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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It’s Much More Than Just Baseball

March 9, 2023
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TOKYO—He’d paid about $80 for his ticket. He wore a Japan cap above a blue Los Angeles Angels jersey. And as he enthused about the sensation that is Shohei Ohtani, baseball fan Hotaru Shiromizo was talking about far more than sports. Shiromizu, 23, was part of the quilt of thousands of colorfully dressed fans outside…

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Ohtani Heroic Again in Angels 5–2 Win Over Marlins

July 7, 2022
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The Los Angeles Angels (38–45) ace Shohei Ohtani won his fifth consecutive start against the Miami Marlins 5–2 at LoanDepot Park on Wednesday night, ending the team’s four-game skid. “It’s special, it’s historic, it’s elite,” said Angels catcher Max Stassi. “He’s a frontline guy. He’s established himself as one of the better arms in baseball,…

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