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2023 World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani gets Game 1 start for Team Japan against China
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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THE GREATEST SHO - Shohei Ohtani Home Run Champion
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Ohtani fans Trout for final out as Japan beat US 3-2 for World Baseball Classic title
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Ohtani, Darvish, Suzuki on Japan World Baseball Classic team