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Japan star Ohtani gets green light to hit and pitch in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani does it again, leads Japan to World Baseball Classic semifinal – Orange County Register
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US Routs Cuba 14-2 To Reach World Baseball Classic Final
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Japan for 2023 World Baseball Classic
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The 10 Biggest MLB Standouts of 2023 World Baseball Classic So Far, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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6 things we've learned from this World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic has more stars after 6-year absence, Baseball
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Play for Japan at 2023 World Baseball Classic, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani gets Game 1 start for Team Japan against China
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Shohei Ohtani tops 2023's MLB storylines to watch
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Baseball Twitter amazed by Team Japan's highly attended first practice for World Baseball Classic: National pride! Love this atmosphere
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Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announces intention to represent Japan in World Baseball Classic - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani to start 1 game for Angels before joining WBC team