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Angels' Shohei Ohtani throwing harder, rising to 'another level
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Play for Japan at 2023 World Baseball
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani's Gesture for His Heroic Teammate After Famous World
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Shohei Ohtani says he can pitch in relief for potential WBC final
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals
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MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani to play in 2023 World
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Japan beats USA 3-2 in World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani dominates on mound, homers in 3-1 Angels win