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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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Shohei Ohtani is the jackpot Mariners fans can dream about
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Previewing The 2023 World Baseball Classic: Team Japan - Metsmerized Online
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title
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Shohei Ohtani shines for Japan both on and off the baseball diamond
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We see who Shohei is.' How Shohei Ohtani and Japan advanced to WBC semifinals
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to win WBC for Japan - Sports Illustrated
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Shohei Ohtani, Other Asian Stars Chase World Baseball
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Ohtani ready to pitch vs Trout, USA in relief at WBC final
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Unicorn' MVP Ohtani emulates Babe Ruth in World Baseball Classic final