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World Baseball Classic: Ohtani Shohei's return to Japan prompts frenzy amongst fans
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The GREATEST baseball event in the worldThe 2023 World Baseball Classic is what we all needed.
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World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: Who's No. 1? - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani seals Japan's third WBC title, besting Team USA, 3-2 - Pinstripe Alley
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Shohei Ohtani's bid for historic cycle falls short, but Angels beat Athletics
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Shoei Otahni makes Japan Champion of the World Baseball Classic 2023: scores, stats and highlights of USA defeat - AS USA
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball Classic final - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani uncorks 102-mph heat as Japan ousts Italy to reach World Baseball Classic semifinals
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WBC 2023 - How Team USA found its way to the final - ESPN
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World Baseball Classic: U.S. falls to Japan 3-2 in championship game - Chicago Sun-Times
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball Classic final - The Athletic
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball Classic final - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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Team USA to Open World Baseball Classic Title Defense in Phoenix