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Ohtani, Japan Best USA 3-2 to Win 2023 World Baseball Classic - Metsmerized Online
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Fans watch Angels' Shohei Ohtani put on two-way show at World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic: Ohtani Shohei's return to Japan prompts frenzy amongst fans
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Shohei Ohtani launches 1st HR of WBC as Japan stays perfect - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout, Japan beats US 3-2 for World Baseball Classic title
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For Japan, the WBC isn't just meaningful — it's everything - The Japan Times
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World Baseball Classic final also Mike Trout vs Shohei Ohtani
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship, Sports
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MLB: MLB analyst makes surprising pick to win World Baseball Classic 23
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Shohei Ohtani pitches shutout, leads Japan to WBC semifinal - ESPN
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World Baseball Classic: The future of baseball is béisbol - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Shohei Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup - ESPN
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Japan, Australia, Netherlands win in World Baseball Classic - NBC Sports