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BASEBALL/ Urías leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semis
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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan in WBC
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Japan Videos - World Baseball Classic
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The Global Impact of the World Baseball Classic
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BASEBALL/ Urías leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semis
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Japan vs Mexico - March 20, 2023
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Lars Nootbaar breaks down Japan's emotional comeback victory over Mexico and Shohei Ohtani's impact, MLB on FOX
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Lars Nootbaar, Masataka Yoshida join Japan's WBC roster - ESPN
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Japan Videos - World Baseball Classic
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Why Is American-Born Lars Nootbaar Playing Alongside Shohei Ohtani for Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic? - EssentiallySports
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Lars Nootbaar on facing Japan teammate Shohei Ohtani