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Japan defeats USA to win World Baseball Classic, Ohtani whiffs Trout
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Shohei Ohtani warns Mike Trout that he's not the best player [on Team Japan] for WBC 23
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Japan defeats USA to win World Baseball Classic, Ohtani whiffs Trout
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout Homer to Lead Angels Past Royals 5-2 - The Japan News
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan top US 3-2 - Taipei Times
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Shohei Ohtani: MLB two-way superstar entering 'uncharted waters' on brink of record-breaking contract
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan's Babe Ruth, to sign with Los Angeles Angels -- live updating - CBS News
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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It's Time to Rescue Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani caps Japan World Baseball Classic win over USA
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Ohtani helps send Mets into last place as Angels win 3-1 - ABC News