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Nootbaar collects two hits, teaches Ohtani to grind the pepper as Team Japan wins exhibition
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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How does Cardinals Lars Nootbaar build on breakout '22? He could start with Team Japan
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Lars Nootbaar could see the special potential of Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida during WBC: Cardinals Extra
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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage
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How does Cardinals Lars Nootbaar build on breakout '22? He could start with Team Japan
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Untapped Potenital: Lars Nootbaar
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Lars Nootbaar talks about winning the World Baseball Classic title with Japan
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar set to play for Japan at WBC in 'big first step for Japanese baseball' - The Japan Times
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Cardinals activate OF Lars Nootbaar from injured list - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Lars Nootbaar - Wikipedia
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