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Shohei Ohtani Shines as Japan Opens WBC with a Hard-Fought Win
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It's sounding more and more like Shohei Otani will come over to MLB after this season - River Avenue Blues
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Japan win in World Baseball Classic the best moment of my life, says Shohei Ohtani
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Shohei Ohtani Shines as Japan Opens WBC with a Hard-Fought Win over China
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Shohei Ohtani has two more hits as Japan gets WBC win - ESPN
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Samurai Japan manager wants Shohei Ohtani to hit and pitch during World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani launches 1st HR of WBC as Japan stays perfect - ESPN
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Italy News - World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani won't have any restrictions from Angels about 2023 World Baseball Classic usage for Japan
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Shohei Ohtani says he plans to hit, pitch in relief in WBC final - TSN.ca
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Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup National News - Bally Sports
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Shohei Ohtani on 2023 WBC: I'm only here to win, and that's all I am thinking aboutthis has been one of my dreams
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Shohei Ohtani plays in Angels minor league game THREE DAYS after WBC glory with Japan vs USA
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Shohei Ohtani rallies Japan with pre-WBC final speech
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