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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to end epic WBC final for
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Japan holds off USA for World Baseball Classic title
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball
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Japan win WBC: Shohei Ohtani strikes out LA Angels teammate Mike
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to end epic WBC final for
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