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Shohei Ohtani builds up the Japan hype with 2-homer game
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Japan Dethrones US, Captures Third World Baseball Classic Title
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish and Seiya Suzuki
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Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announces intention to represent
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Shohei Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup - ESPN
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Ohtani ready to pitch vs Trout, USA in relief at WBC final - The
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally late, edge Mexico
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Japan defeats the United States in World Baseball Classic championship
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball
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