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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals
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Shohei Ohtani says goodbye to fans in Japan as he sets off to join Los Angeles Angels
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out USA's Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan
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