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World Baseball Classic Final: Ohtani's Japan vs. Trout's U.S. –
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Shohei Ohtani Bests MLB Teammate Mike Trout as Team Japan Clinch Their 3rd World Baseball Classic Title in Nail-Biting Clash - EssentiallySports
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani to start Japan's WBC opener against China
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title
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Japan beat Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final
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It's Mike Trout vs. Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic, and here's a betting preview - Sports Illustrated
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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 strikes out Angels teammate Mike Trout to give Japan World Baseball Classic title over USA
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Shohei Ohtani says focus remains on winning title with Angels - Los Angeles Times
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Japan Dethrones US, Captures Third World Baseball Classic Title
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final – Orange County Register