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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani joins Japan as excitement builds ahead of WBC
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07/26/2023 – Made in Japan – With Eyes East
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07/26/2023 – Made in Japan – With Eyes East
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USA Clinches Series with 3-1 Win over Japan
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Shohei Ohtani sparks Japan rally to top Mexico in WBC semis
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Japan defeats USA 3-2 in WBC Final. : r/sports
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Japan vs. Mexico score: Shohei Ohtani sparks late rally to set up
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Japan wins 2023 WBC - Updates, highlights, takeaways and more - ESPN
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World
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Shohei Ohtani hits his first home run of 2023 WBC in Japan win