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Ohtani not in lineup after spraining ankle

Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani, who exited Friday's game against the Yankees with a mild left ankle sprain, was not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against New York at Angel Stadium.

Albert Pujols was the Angels' designated hitter, batting fourth, on manager Mike Scioscia's lineup card. Luis Valbuena was at first base, batting sixth.

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After showing off his power with a home run in the second inning, his fourth homer of the season, Ohtani put his speed on display in the fifth.