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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani's mentor 'relieved' he's thriving; Angels lose to Twins - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani shines for Japan both on and off the baseball diamond
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to win WBC for Japan - Sports Illustrated
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Why the Yankees should sign Shohei Ohtani - Pinstripe Alley
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With the world watching, Shohei Ohtani didn't disappoint in WBC championship game - The Boston Globe
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Shohei Ohtani, Other Asian Stars Chase World Baseball
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We see who Shohei is.' How Shohei Ohtani and Japan advanced to WBC semifinals
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title : NPR
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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Toronto Blue Jays chase for Shohei Otani rings familiar
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out USA's Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan
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Giants, A's willing to hop aboard Shohei Ohtani bandwagon