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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Japan defeats USA: World Baseball Classic final lives up to the hype
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Shohei Ohtani Shines as Japan Opens WBC with a Hard-Fought Win over China
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan beat Italy to advance to WBC semifinals - Los Angeles Times
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World Baseball Classic: Ohtani stars as Japan get off to winning start - Pinstripe Alley
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Shohei Ohtani caps Japan World Baseball Classic win over USA
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Shohei Ohtani's return has Japan buzzing for World Baseball Classic – Orange County Register
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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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For Japan, the WBC isn't just meaningful — it's everything - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani Belts First WBC Homer as Japan Beats Australia and Improves to 4-0