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Ohtani HR Powers Japan; Italy Advances at World Baseball Classic
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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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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship - The Globe and Mail
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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WBC win the best moment of my life, says Japan's Ohtani
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Japan heads to WBC final after comeback win over Mexico - The Japan Times
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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing, Sports
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Japan Beats United States to Win World Baseball Classic Crown
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Japan stuns U.S. in dramatic final out to win the World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic gets its perfect ending
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan beat defending champions USA 3-2 to win third title - BBC Sport