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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship - WTOP News
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Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup National News - Bally Sports
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Fans watch Angels' Shohei Ohtani put on two-way show at World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani long homerun powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea at World Baseball Classic - The Globe and Mail
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Shohei Ohtani Shines as Japan Opens WBC with a Hard-Fought Win over China
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani to start Japan's WBC opener against China
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Shohei Ohtani says he can pitch in relief for potential WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani ready to turn page from World Baseball Classic to Opening Day – Orange County Register
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Ohtani hits 2 HRs during 1st game with Japan in over 6 years
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Japan to keep Shohei Ohtani lined up for Angels' opener - Field Level Media - Professional sports content solutions
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani hopes to do it all for Japan in WBC
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani gets Game 1 start for Team Japan against China