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We see who Shohei is.' How Ohtani and Japan advanced to WBC semifinals, National Sports
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Japan's Shohei Ohtani named WBC MVP after historic performance at plate, on mound
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ODDS and EVENS] Samurai Japan Savored the WBC Pool B Joyride, but From Now Every Game's 'Do or Die
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Japan–South Korea baseball rivalry - Wikipedia
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan with four shutout innings and an RBI-double in 8-1 win over China at WBC
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Greatest games in World Baseball Classic history
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