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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to another World Baseball Classic win – Orange County Register
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World Baseball Classic: Highlights from Japan, Netherlands and More - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani sparks Japan rally to top Mexico in WBC semis
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World Baseball Classic proves the heart of America's pastime is in Japan - Sports Illustrated
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title : NPR
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Japan Dethrones US, Captures Third World Baseball Classic Title
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Japan blows out Italy to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinals - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani gets job done on the mound and at the plate to lead Japan into World Baseball Classic semifinals - The Boston Globe