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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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Japan wins 2023 World Baseball Classic, Ohtani named MVP
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Ohtani fans Trout for final out as Japan beat US 3-2 for World Baseball Classic title
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Japan win WBC: Shohei Ohtani strikes out LA Angels teammate Mike Trout to beat USA 3-2
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Ohtani gets nod from Angels to take part in his first WBC - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani's 'unicorn' essence on full display in WBC
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MLB stars put Japan on track to reclaim WBC crown - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani's Angels Future Uncertain; Has No Restrictions for Japan at WBC, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani hits his first home run of 2023 WBC in Japan win over Australia - Los Angeles Times
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Japan win WBC: Shohei Ohtani strikes out LA Angels teammate Mike Trout to beat USA 3-2