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Team Japan Captures World Baseball Classic Title; Shohei Ohtani Wins MVP
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Shohei Ohtani does it again, leads Japan to World Baseball Classic semifinal – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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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 captivates crowd, teammates and opponents in WBC debut - The Japan Times
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Shohei Ohtani seals Japan's third WBC title, besting Team USA, 3-2 - Pinstripe Alley
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Japan for 2023 World Baseball Classic
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WBC) Shohei Ohtani powers Japan to exhibition victory, fires warning shots to opposing pitchers
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World Baseball Classic opening
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Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future uncertain - The San Diego Union-Tribune