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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Baseball: Japan manager wants Shohei Ohtani to pitch, hit in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani hopes to help Japan punch its ticket to Miami & a
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Shohei Ohtani to play in WBC despite unknown Angels future
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Japan rallies in ninth inning to edge Mexico, advance to play
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Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out Mike Trout To Win World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea 13-4 at World Classic
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Shohei Ohtani's Angels Future Uncertain; Has No Restrictions for
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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals
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World Baseball Classic proves the heart of America's pastime is in
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