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Ohtani Signs Autograph for 100-Year-Old Bombing Survivor

4/19/2026

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On April 18, 2026, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers stopped to sign an autograph for Momoyo Kelly, a 100-year-old Nagasaki bombing survivor, during warmups at Coors Field in Denver.
Kelly watched the Dodgers daily and called the moment "like a dream."
Ohtani is preparing for his next pitching start and is batting .265 with five home runs and 10 RBIs.
He has allowed one earned run in three starts and 18 strikeouts.

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Story summary

On April 18, 2026, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers stopped to sign an autograph for Momoyo Kelly, a 100-year-old Nagasaki bombing survivor, during warmups at Coors Field in Denver.
Kelly watched the Dodgers daily and called the moment "like a dream."
Ohtani is preparing for his next pitching start and is batting .265 with five home runs and 10 RBIs.
He has allowed one earned run in three starts and 18 strikeouts.