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Watch Angels' Shohei Ohtani Become 1st Japanese-Born Player to Hit for MLB Cycle

Bleacher Report | June 14, 2019

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Shohei Ohtani may be limited to designated hitter this season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, but the 24-year-old made sure his impact was still felt against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday night.

The Los Angeles Angels DH became the first Japanese-born player in MLB history to hit for the cycle:

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Shohei Ohtani is the first Japanese-born player in @MLB history to hit for the #cycle. https://t.co/lW1fkqzYR5

Ohtani's cycle began right away with a three-run home run—his eighth in 2019—in the top of the first inning, followed by a double in the third, triple in the fifth and single in the seventh.

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