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Time Capsule Unearthed: 2012 Tweet Reveals Shohei Ohtanis Genius
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Fans Go Viral For Heartwarming Shohei Ohtani Sign at Angels-Mets
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Time Capsule Unearthed: 2012 Tweet Reveals Shohei Ohtanis Genius
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Time Capsule Unearthed: 2012 Tweet Reveals Shohei Ohtanis Genius