Ohtani steps into spotlight with EPIC bat flip

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Shohei’s welcome to October moment, with authority!

Shohei Ohtani, meet playoff baseball. The superstar launched a huge three-run homer, punctuated by a fierce bat toss, sending L.A. on its way to a Game 1 victory.

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