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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Japan for 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Japan wins its 3rd World Baseball Classic, beating Team USA 3-2 with Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to end it – Orlando Sentinel
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Japan stuns U.S. in dramatic final out to win the World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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Japan defeats USA to win World Baseball Classic, Ohtani whiffs Trout
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USA vs. Japan averages highest viewership ever for World Baseball Classic game - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout face off in World Baseball Classic final
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For Japan, the WBC isn't just meaningful — it's everything - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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WBC Championship: Will Shohei Ohtani pitch for Japan vs. USA in 2023 World Baseball Classic? - DraftKings Network
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MLB News: Japan stuns star-studded USA team for epic WBC Championship final win