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Japan fans pepper Lars Nootbaar with love - Taipei Times
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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born
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Japan tops United States 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship
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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan
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Lars Nootbaar stars for Japan, could break out for Cardinals
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Nootbaar's Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
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MLB JAPAN released this Ohtani x Nootbaar “Pepper Mill” T-Shirt
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Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn
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MLB Star Wins Fans' Hearts With A Surprise Japan Appearance 7
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Lars Nootbaar, Masataka Yoshida join Japan's WBC roster - ESPN
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World Baseball Classic fans wowed by outfielder Lars Nootbaar's
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Japan Grinds Out Title at WBC - Rafu Shimpo