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Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani affected by MLB rules
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Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout: Breaking down WBC's epic final at-bat and the off-the-charts slider to end it
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Shohei Ohtani's Arrival Is a Departure for the Angels and Mike Trout - The New York Times
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Japan wins its 3rd World Baseball Classic, beating Team USA 3-2 with Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to end it – Orlando Sentinel
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After Failing Japanese Wonder Boy Shohei Ohtani, LA Angels Reluctantly Succumb to Mike Trout's Ultimatum - EssentiallySports
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Angels try to stay positive after Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani hurt - Los Angeles Times
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MLB: Shohei Ohtani (10-5, 3.17 ERA) takes his scheduled turn in the rotation for the first game of the doubleheader: - The Japan News
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout as Japan edges Team USA for World Baseball Classic title – Orange County Register
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Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani propel Angels past Mariners
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Angels teammates Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout face off in WBC final - Sports Illustrated