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There's a world of interest in this year's World Baseball Classic
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Japan blows out Italy to advance to World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani uncorks 102-mph heat as Japan ousts Italy to reach
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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Radio Havana Cuba Japan beats Italy and advances to the
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Japan's Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic 'Real' - The
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Shohei Ohtani Belts First WBC Homer as Japan Beats Australia and
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Shohei Ohtani discusses being part of Team Japan during the World
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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - NBC Sports
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Shohei Ohtani throws 102 mph, Japan advances to WBC semifinals