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Shohei Ohtani skips bullpen session due to regression in injured knee
Japan Times and WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happenedOhtani last pitched for the Dodgers on July 3.
The headline splitJapan Times frames it as "Shohei Ohtani skips bullpen session due to regression in injured knee". WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) frames it as "Shohei Ohtani skips bullpen session and won't throw off mound until irritated left knee f...".
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CenterShohei Ohtani skips bullpen session due to regression in injured knee
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Shohei Ohtani skips bullpen session and won't throw off mound until irritated left knee feels 100%
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session Saturday and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way superstar won’t throw off a mound again...