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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Shohei Ohtani homers to power Samurai Japan to victory over Australia - The Japan Times
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Japan World Baseball Classic roster: Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish headline 2023 WBC team
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Shohei Ohtani's return has Japan buzzing for World Baseball Classic – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani hits his first home run of 2023 WBC in Japan win over Australia - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan beat Italy to advance to WBC semifinals - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World Baseball Classic opening