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Shohei Ohtani Shines as Japan Opens WBC with a Hard-Fought Win over China
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani, Japan beat China 8-1 in WBC opener
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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World Baseball Classic 2023: Schedule, rosters, rules, and Red Sox playing
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Shohei Ohtani says focus remains on winning title with Angels - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Shohei Ohtani: The 'Best Baseball Player in the World' Isn't in MLBYet, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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World Baseball Classic 2023: Scores and Reaction from Thursday Pool Play Results
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World Baseball Classic win is must-see viewing in Japan – Sun Sentinel
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Japan wins World Baseball Classic 2023
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan Routs China in WBC Opener - The Japan News
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World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: Who's No. 1? - ESPN
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World Baseball Classic: Highlights from Japan, Netherlands and More - The New York Times