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2023 World Baseball Classic: Japan team roster
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Ohtani Shohei at the 2023 World Baseball Classic – latest updates on Japan and Angels superstar
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World Baseball Classic Japan player profiles
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Japan's Ohtani strikes out Trout to seal World Baseball Classic win
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Masataka Yoshida, Alex Verdugo star in Japan-Mexico WBC thriller
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Japan blows out Italy to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinals - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani delivers in two-way role to help Japan defeat China in WBC opener - The Japan Times
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Shoei Otahni makes Japan Champion of the World Baseball Classic 2023: scores, stats and highlights of USA defeat - AS USA
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Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic: Best moment in my life - CBS News
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 win over Team USA, Local
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The 2023 World Baseball Classic was a resounding success - Camden Chat
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Documentary on Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic run enjoys huge success - World Baseball Softball Confederation