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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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World Baseball Classic: Highlights from Japan, Netherlands and More - The New York Times
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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Korea vs. Japan Highlights 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Japan defeat South Korea for second win at World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Angels teammate Mike Trout to give Japan World Baseball Classic title over USA
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Mexico vs Japan summary: scores, stats and highlights
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani, Japan beat China 8-1 in WBC opener
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship - WTOP News
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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2023 World Baseball Classic highlights: Japan beats USA to win championship
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Shohei Ohtani sparks Japan rally to top Mexico in WBC semis