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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Meneses homers twice, Mexico clobbers US 11-5 in WBC
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Team USA Falls to Japan in Title Game
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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World
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MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani to play in 2023 World
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Shohei Ohtani gets job done on the mound and at the plate to lead
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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Samurai Japan manager wants Shohei Ohtani to hit and pitch during
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Japan's Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic 'Real' - The
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Japan World Baseball Classic roster: Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish