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Shohei Ohtani 'simply thankful' for MLB All-Star Game experience
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Shohei Ohtani Calls the MLB All-Star Game a 'Fun and Refreshing' Experience
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out 11, Angels beat Royals 2-0
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Ohtani, Kershaw, Cole headline 2022 MLB All-Star selections
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