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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Baseball-WBC win the best moment of my life, says Japan's Ohtani, WTVB, 1590 AM · 95.5 FM
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5 to reach WBC final - Restoration NewsMedia
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Baseball: Japan manager wants Shohei Ohtani to pitch, hit in WBC
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Japan holds on to World Baseball Classic lead, beats USA, 3-2
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We see who Shohei is.' How Shohei Ohtani and Japan advanced to WBC semifinals., National Sports
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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Japan defeats USA to win World Baseball Classic, Ohtani whiffs Trout
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Shohei Ohtani rallies Japan with pre-WBC final speech
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Ohtani, Japan rally to beat Mexico and advance to WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani hoping to make his WBC debut for Japan in 2023 - ESPN