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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for
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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani chooses Angels over 6 other MLB teams
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Shohei Ohtani uncorks 102-mph heat as Japan ousts Italy to reach
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Shohei Ohtani makes history on MLB Opening Day in loss to Astros