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Shohei Ohtani caps Japan World Baseball Classic win over USA
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Ohtani returns to Angels camp, fans 8 in minor league game – KGET 17
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani gets nod from Angels to take part in his 1st WBC
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Shohei Ohtani says he had 'good' year; Angels not so good - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World Baseball Classic opening
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World Baseball Classic opening
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Best players on Team Japan that aren't Shohei Ohtani
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