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Japan players to watch besides Shohei Ohtani during 2023 World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Japan players to watch besides Shohei Ohtani during 2023 World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to win WBC for Japan - Sports Illustrated
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship - WTOP News
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Ohtani fans Trout as Japan defeats United States, securing 1st WBC title since 2009
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are finally playing in a meaningful game
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Mexico vs Japan summary: scores, stats and highlights
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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Shohei Ohtani rallies Japan with pre-WBC final speech
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How many Japanese players play in MLB? Listing WBC champions feat. Shohei Ohtani, Lars Nootbar, and more
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Who's The Team To Beat At The World Baseball Classic?
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Japan Dethrones US, Captures Third World Baseball Classic Title
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