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Shohei Ohtani's fiery pre-game pep talk urging teammates to stop admiring star-studded team USA inspires Japan to WBC glory
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Shohei Ohtani doesn't need MVP anymore It is impossible to compare him to anyone else - Los Angeles Angels fans sing praises for Shohei Ohtani after dominant outing against Seattle Mariners
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Shohei Ohtani doesn't need MVP anymore It is impossible to compare him to anyone else - Los Angeles Angels fans sing praises for Shohei Ohtani after dominant outing against Seattle Mariners
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Shohei Ohtani got robbed in the MVP race, according to MLB insider
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Shohei Ohtani got robbed in the MVP race, according to MLB insider