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Shohei Ohtani launches 1st HR of WBC as Japan stays perfect - ABC7
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani makes most of his Japan WBC debut
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Shohei Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani hopes to do it all for Japan in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future murky - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani Shines as Japan Opens WBC with a Hard-Fought Win
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani gets nod from Angels to take part in his
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2023 World Baseball Classic score: Japan holds off USA as Shohei
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan beat Italy to advance to WBC semifinals
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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup National
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