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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out
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Japan World Baseball Classic roster: Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Who's The Team To Beat At The World Baseball Classic
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China vs. Japan Game Highlights 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Led by Ohtani, Japan has the talent to win World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani helps Japan advance to
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Shohei Ohtani's free agency causes buzz at All-Star Game
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World Baseball Classic has more stars after 6-year absence
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Japan Routs China in WBC Opener - The Japan News
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How will Japan use Shohei Ohtani in World Baseball Classic
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Samurai Japan aims to leave Tokyo Dome with one last WBC victory
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WBC Roster Preview: Team Japan Is Elite
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