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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Goold: Shohei Ohtani's dramatic showdown vs. Mike Trout sends Japan, Lars Nootbaar to WBC gold
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbar fired up to play for Team Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Jordan Walker's bases-loaded triple leads Cardinals over A's
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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How does Cardinals Lars Nootbaar build on breakout '22? He could start with Team Japan
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Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn - The Japan Times
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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Woodford, Cards' pen shut down Pirates in 3-0 win