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Japan starting Imanaga over Ohtani or Darvish in WBC final vs. United States
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Gateway Grinders] Lars Nootbaar has just surpassed all of the St. Louis sports teams Instagram following 📈 : r/Cardinals
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The WBC was a life changing experience for Lars Nootbaar 🇯🇵🔥Nootbaa
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Lars Nootbaar's childhood dream is going to come true at the World Baseball Classic : r/Cardinals
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Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan
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Baseball Twitter reacts to St. Louis Cardinals slugger Lars Nootbaar joining Team Japan for World Baseball Classic: I freaking LOVE this
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Lars Nootbaar's mother hopes son can help bring WBC title back to Japan - The Japan Times
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Cardinals converge on Miami: Lars Nootbaar with Team Japan, All-Stars with Team USA
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Ohtani Strikes out Trout as Japan Lift WBC Title
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WBC) Japan star Nootbaar putting friendship with Cardinals teammate on hold for Tokyo showdown