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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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Japanese Slugger Munetaka Murakami Closing In On Home Run Record
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Sergio Romo – Sports Radio Service
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World Baseball Classic final: All you need to know ahead of USA vs Japan, Sports
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Olympic gold medalist Munetaka Murakami surpasses Sadaharu Oh single season home run record - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Who is Munetaka Murakami? Stats, MLB posting eligibility, more to know about Japanese home run leader
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Did Japanese superstar slugger admit Yankees 'interest' him in latest interview?
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Touching Base: Yoshida, Senga, Fujinami and more international updates, posting system explainer - The Athletic
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World Baseball Classic crowns Japan, teases Marlins with fan potential
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Japanese star Munetaka Murakami tops Sadaharu Oh's home run mark
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Yakult] Home run leader acquisition & 37 years old, Yuhei retirement game
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Japan rallies against bullpen to beat US 7-6 in 10 innings MLB - Bally Sports
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Japan rides Ohtani into semifinals
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Aaron Judge isn't the only one chasing a 60-homer season; meet the Japanese slugger trying to set NPB records