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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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Shohei Ohtani pitches shutout, leads Japan to WBC semifinal - ESPN
2023 World Baseball Classic Day 10: Ohtani sends Japan to the semis - Pinstripe Alley
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals
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Shohei Ohtani pitches shutout, leads Japan to WBC semifinal - ESPN
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Japan blows out Italy to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinals - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan beat Italy to advance to WBC semifinals - Los Angeles Times
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Japan vs. Mexico score: Shohei Ohtani sparks late rally to set up World Baseball Classic championship vs. USA
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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Meneses homers twice, Mexico clobbers US 11-5 in WBC