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Mike Trout says WBC reminded him why Angels must make playoffs - Los Angeles Times
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Watch Shohei Ohtani Strike Out Mike Trout To Win Japan the 2023 WBC Championship - Los Angeles Angels
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani's cap heading to Baseball Hall of Fame after his MVP performance
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani awarded WBC MVP after closing out championship in Japan's win over USA
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Watch: Ohtani strikes out Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout as Japan beats USA in WBC
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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MLB -- Mike Trout's biggest assist? Helping 'Sho-Time' get started - ESPN
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After Shohei Ohtani-Mike Trout World Baseball Classic showdown, can Angels play meaningful baseball in 2023?
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Angels teammates Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout face off in WBC final - Sports Illustrated
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Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout