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World Baseball Classic Champion Lars Nootbaar reflects on the finals vs USA & MORE
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC West & SoCal News - Bally Sports
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World Baseball Classic final score, results: Japan wins gold as Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to seal Samurai victory
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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 final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani, Lars Nootbaar spark Japan in WBC warm-up win
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World Baseball Classic opening
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