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Ohtani launches 30th homer to become first Japanese in MLB with 15
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Rosenthal: Will Shohei Ohtani pitch against USA in WBC final
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani Becomes 1st Japanese Player to Earn AL Home Run
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Ohtani First Player from Japan to Win MLB Home Run Title - Rafu
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Ohtani Becomes Japan's First US Home Run Champion
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Shohei Ohtani gives Japanese baseball a moment to savor - Nikkei Asia
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Shohei Ohtani puts on show at Home Run Derby but bows out in first
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship