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Japan win WBC: Shohei Ohtani strikes out LA Angels teammate Mike
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Shohei Ohtani launches 1st HR of WBC as Japan stays perfect - ESPN
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits 2 home runs for Japan in WBC tuneup
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Shohei Ohtani sparks Japan rally to top Mexico in WBC semis
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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Japan wins 2023 World Baseball Classic, Ohtani named MVP
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Shohei Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball
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For Japan, the WBC isn't just meaningful — it's everything - The
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Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future uncertain - NBC Sports
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani makes most of his Japan WBC debut
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to win World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani delivers in two-way role to help Japan defeat China
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