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Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout: How Japanese star struck out Angels teammate to close WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Japan for 2023 World Baseball Classic - Sports Illustrated
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Shohei Ohtani plays in Angels minor league game THREE DAYS after WBC glory with Japan vs USA
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Ohtani targets World Baseball Classic glory with Japan
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Yu Darvish returns with opportunity to inspire Japan to WBC glory - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani plays in Angels minor league game THREE DAYS after WBC glory with Japan vs USA
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Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup National News - Bally Sports
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When's the next WBC? USA stars want to 'make sure everybody buys in
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Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announces intention to represent Japan in World Baseball Classic - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener