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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World
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Ohtani leads Japan to WBC win over China with arm, bat
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Shohei Ohtani Shines as Japan Opens WBC with a Hard-Fought Win
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Ohtani leads Japan to WBC win over China with arm, bat
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Jim Leyland To Manage Team USA in 2017 World Baseball Classic
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SMC Trailblazer
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Shohei Ohtani won't have any restrictions from Angels about 2023
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Play for Japan at 2023 World Baseball
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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World
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AL West Preview: Can Ohtani, Angels unseat the Astros?
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Ohtani leads Japan to WBC win over China with arm, bat
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Joe Torre Named General Manager for Team USA
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