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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Japanese star Shohei Ohtani is out of the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Angels' game against the New York Yankees. It's possible he could pinch hit, however.

Ohtani is day to day with a mild left ankle sprain after the two-way sensation got hurt trying to beat out a grounder in the fifth inning of Los Angeles' 4-3 victory Friday night. He homered against Luis Severino earlier in the game.

"Shohei is a little bit sore. I think it's something that will be manageable," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "We'll evaluate it on a daily basis just to see exactly what he can do."

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