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The Sho-man: Shohei Ohtani homers in his long-awaited spring debut for Dodgers

GLENDALE, Ariz. — It was no ordinary day at Camelback Ranch on Tuesday. More than 30 credentialed media members, dozens of camera people, a packed crowd and even more fans stood around the ballpark waiting to watch baseball’s biggest attraction.

Shohei Ohtani's debut had finally arrived, with him set to fill the No. 2 spot in the Dodgers’ lineup, and with each passing minute leading up to first pitch, it felt like something special was about to happen.

As is often the case, the two-time MVP didn’t disappoint in his first game as a Dodger.