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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani leads Japan past U.S. in final
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan beat defending champions USA 3
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Japan vs. Mexico score: Shohei Ohtani sparks late rally to set up
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan top US 3-2 - Taipei Times
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani has everyone guessing about his future - Los
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Shohei Ohtani Is The Greatest Baseball Player Of All Time - Over
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge
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Japan wins 2023 World Baseball Classic, Ohtani named MVP
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out USA's Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for
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Japan star Ohtani gets green light to hit and pitch in World
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MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani to play in 2023 World
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Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout provide perfect ending for WBC thriller