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Nootbaar playing in WBC for mom, Japan
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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WBC Preview: Asian power in Group B, but no (former) Diamondbacks - AZ Snake Pit
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Team Japan says goodbye to Lars Nootbaar : r/baseball
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Lars Nootbaar thrilled to meet Ichiro Suzuki
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Ex-star regains love for the sport through reunion with Nootbaars
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani makes most of his Japan WBC debut
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Baseball: Cardinals' Nootbaar headed for Japan reunion of sorts
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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing
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