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Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs Mets after tearing elbow ligament –
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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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Angels try to put their curse on waivers with Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout on the shelf
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Why Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch against Mike Trout and Team USA in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani Vs. Mike Trout in the WBC! Recap, Los Angeles Angels' Rotation, New Hitting Approach
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Mike Trout on Shohei Ohtani's ever-more-incredible exploits: 'I don't get surprised anymore
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout among 8 MVPs to play in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout for final out as Japan wins WBC - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out USA's Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan
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Angels teammates Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout face off in WBC final - Sports Illustrated
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How Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout to end World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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Why Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch against Mike Trout and Team USA in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to win World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship