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Japan defeats USA to win World Baseball Classic, Ohtani whiffs Trout
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani headlines majors' soon-to-be free agents, and
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Shohei Ohtani And Japan Beat To Win World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani strikes out Trout to give Japan World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World
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Ohtani turns in another gem as Angels blank Nationals 2-0
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan beat defending champions USA 3
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US for World Baseball Classic