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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Play for Japan at 2023 World Baseball Classic, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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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: Highlights from Japan, Netherlands and More - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani delivers grand USA-Japan World Baseball Classic final
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Ohtani Shines in Supporting Role of Dramatic Win - The Japan News
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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic came of age, World Baseball Classic
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BASEBALL/ Sho-Time, Darvish lead Samurai Japan's WBC lineup
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Shohei Ohtani homers to power Samurai Japan to victory over Australia - The Japan Times
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Team Japan World Baseball Classic 2023 roster
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Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic: Best moment in my life - CBS News
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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA