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MLB notebook: Japan buzzing for Ohtani's return in WBC
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Ohtani leads Japan in World Classic, Bogaerts lifts Dutch - WTOP News
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani gets Game 1 start for
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Japan to keep Shohei Ohtani lined up for Angels' opener - Field
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WBC) Japan defeats China behind Ohtani's two-way excellence
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Shohei Ohtani thrills fans with two homers as Japan beats Hanshin
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Shohei Ohtani can't wait to experience WBC's playoff atmosphere in MLB
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MLB - Starting the opening #WorldBaseballClassic game for Japan in
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Japan star Ohtani gets green light to hit and pitch in World