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Gary Phillips: With his future uncertain, all eyes are on Shohei Ohtani, National Sports
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan with four shutout innings and an RBI-double in 8-1 win over China at WBC
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Shohei Ohtani Shines as Japan Opens WBC with a Hard-Fought Win over China
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Trout might not get to hit vs Ohtani in WBC championship
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani, Japan beat China 8-1 in WBC opener
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Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea 13-4 at World Classic
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Shohei Ohtani will be two-way player in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan with four shutout innings and an RBI-double in 8-1 win over China at WBC
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Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic - CNA
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Shohei Ohtani's 41st homer leads the Angels to a 2-1 win over the Astros – WATE 6 On Your Side
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