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Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama critical of sudden bracket change during WBC - The Japan Times
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Baseball: Japan manager wants Ohtani to pitch, hit in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani has World Baseball semis in his sights
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Ohtani, Darvish, Suzuki on Japan World Baseball Classic team
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Ohtani ready to pitch vs Trout, USA in relief at WBC final National News - Bally Sports
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Hideki Kuriyama - Wikipedia
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Japan celebrates World Baseball Classic win over US
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Hideki Kuriyama named Japan national baseball team manager
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World Baseball Classic proves the heart of America's pastime is in Japan - Sports Illustrated
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Roki Sasaki posting to MLB: When can Japanese WBC star pitcher come to majors
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Shohei Ohtani's mentor 'relieved' he's thriving; Angels lose to Twins - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Japan beat US in World Baseball Classic. Here's what Japanese media is saying
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Japan's Hideki Kuriyama is a one-of-a-kind manager
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