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Shohei Ohtani crushes a home run to give Japan a 3-0 lead vs. Australia in the first inning
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Play for Japan at 2023 World Baseball Classic, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Angels teammate Mike Trout to give Japan World Baseball Classic title over USA
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Australia lose unbeaten record in World Baseball Classic, beaten by home favourites Japan 7-1 - ABC News
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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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