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Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan
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Lars Nootbaar on facing Japan teammate Shohei Ohtani
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Nootbaar on Ohtani facing Trout: 'I couldn't feel my body
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ヌーート' Heading Overseas: WBC Skipper Sees Nootbaar as Global Gain for Japan - Rafu Shimpo
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Goold: Shohei Ohtani's dramatic showdown vs. Mike Trout sends Japan, Lars Nootbaar to WBC gold
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title : NPR
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship - The Globe and Mail
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout for final out as Japan wins WBC - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC West & SoCal News - Bally Sports