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Shohei Ohtani will not play in WBC 2017
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Shohei Ohtani hits his first home run of 2023 WBC in Japan win
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Play for Japan at 2023 World Baseball
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Japan Buzzing For Shohei Ohtani's Return In WBC
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Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announces intention to represent
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Baseball: Japan manager wants Shohei Ohtani to pitch, hit in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani hits his first home run of 2023 WBC in Japan win
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Japan Buzzing For Shohei Ohtani's Return In WBC
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MLB notebook: Japan buzzing for Ohtani's return in WBC
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Japan Buzzing For Shohei Ohtani's Return In WBC
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Excited MLB fans react to Shohei Ohtani joining Japan WBC team
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MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani in 2023 World Baseball
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