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Murakami, Okamoto Spark Japan Over Italy and Into WBC Semifinals
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Shohei Ohtani's Angels Future Uncertain; Has No Restrictions for Japan at WBC, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani says he can pitch in relief for potential WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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Japan's Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic 'Real' - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani's fiery pre-game pep talk urging teammates to stop admiring star-studded team USA inspires Japan to WBC glory
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WBC win the best moment of my life, says Japan's Ohtani
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Japan holds on to World Baseball Classic lead, beats USA, 3-2
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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WBC win the best moment of my life, says Japan's Ohtani
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan's WBC MVP, gets a taste of meaningful baseball - The Washington Post
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Ohtani, Japan top U.S. for WBC title
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Japan's Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic 'Real' - The New York Times
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Ohtani fans Trout for final out as Japan beat US 3-2 for World Baseball Classic title