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Japan out-duels USA in engrossing 2023 World Baseball Classic final to win third title
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Shohei Ohtani won't have any restrictions from Angels about 2023 World Baseball Classic usage for Japan
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Shohei Ohtani seals Japan's third WBC title, besting Team USA, 3-2 - Pinstripe Alley
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Inside wild Japan celebrations as Shohei Ohtani inspires World Baseball Classic win - Mirror Online
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Japan vs. USA 2023 World Baseball Classic Final Recap
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Inside wild Japan celebrations as Shohei Ohtani inspires World Baseball Classic win - Mirror Online
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Why did Team Japan struck Team USA out to win the 2023 World Baseball Classic championship?
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani on 2023 WBC: I'm only here to win, and that's all I am thinking aboutthis has been one of my dreams
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Shohei Ohtani says he had 'good' year; Angels not so good - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani seals Japan's third WBC title, besting Team USA, 3-2 - Pinstripe Alley
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Shohei Ohtani warns Mike Trout that he's not the best player [on Team Japan] for WBC 23