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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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Shohei Ohtani will shine at WBC, but he won't be Japan's only star National News - Bally Sports
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The Pulse: A WBC proposal, another No.1 falls and Lamar questions answered - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani talks Japan's WBC championship victory, striking out Mike Trout
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Shohei Ohtani Shines as Japan Opens WBC with a Hard-Fought Win over China
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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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WBC Non-MLB Top 10: #6 Takahiro Norimoto - The Crawfish Boxes
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Urías leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semis
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Shohei Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani Shines as Japan Opens WBC with a Hard-Fought Win over China
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani to play in 2023 World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times