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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Shohei Ohtani sparks Japan rally to top Mexico in WBC semis
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Shohei Ohtani's 'unicorn' essence on full display in WBC
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Goold: Shohei Ohtani's dramatic showdown vs. Mike Trout sends Japan, Lars Nootbaar to WBC gold
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani sparks Japan rally to top Mexico in WBC semis
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final – Orange County Register
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2023 World Baseball Classic championship: Twitter reacts to Japan's win over USA
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Ohtani Set for WBC in Japan, but Angels Future Uncertain
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Samurai Japan Advances to WBC Final in Dramatic Fashion
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World Baseball Classic highlights: Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win title - The Washington Post