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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for
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Japan holds on to World Baseball Classic lead, beats USA, 3-2
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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WBC) Japan star Nootbaar putting friendship with Cardinals
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World Baseball Classic Final: Ohtani's Japan vs. Trout's U.S.