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Japan celebrates world baseball tournament victory over US - BBC News
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Shohei Ohtani wows fans with 'different mindset' as he urges Japan to ditch 'admiration' in USA WBC Championship game
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Shohei Ohtani gives Japanese baseball a moment to savor - Nikkei Asia
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Shohei Ohtani home run ball is shared by Japanese fans
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Ohtani: The real work is to come - The Japan News
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Shohei Ohtani probably won't sign with your team
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MLB Star Nicknamed 'Japanese Babe Ruth' Threw 101 MPH Pitch and Hit 451-Foot Home Run
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC