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Shohei Ohtani becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club

Los Angeles Dodgers manager hails Japanese baseball star's 'storybook' feat

Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani runs the bases after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Los Angeles on Aug. 23.    © AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani is baseball's fastest 40-40 man.

The Japanese superstar blasted a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning for his 40th homer after earlier stealing his 40th base, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

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